When Emotion Moves Faster Than Wisdom
There was once a time when hearing news required a certain amount of waiting. The story happened. Someone investigated. Questions […]
As Working for the Lord
We like the idea that our lives might matter greatly, that our work might reach thousands, that our names might […]
Limping Toward the Promise
“For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.” — Hebrews 12:6 Humans tend […]
Everything That Hinders
“Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance […]
The Inside of the Cup
“Then the Lord said to him, “Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are […]
The Desert Holds Up a Mirror
It is remarkably easy to be annoyed with the Israelites. We read their story from the comfort of knowing how […]
The Power of Prepared Faith
Recently, a 16-year-old lifeguard was honored by the White House for helping rescue a 10-year-old boy from dangerous surf at […]
The Thief of Joy
Theodore Roosevelt is often credited with saying, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Whether he first spoke those words or not, they […]
Let the World be the World
There is a temptation that seems to visit every generation of Christians. It is the temptation to believe that if […]
Get Behind Me
“But He turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind Me, Satan! You are a hindrance to Me. For you are […]