We read the story. We know the characters: David and Goliath. We study the passage and look beyond the obvious. We understand the valuable lessons taught by this amazing event. But then what? How do we go from reading it to applying it. I recently told my English classes that my favorite word is “application” … More Am I Goliath?
“that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body”—Lord, may those who see me today see you and not me!!! … More Jesus–Not Me!
Whatever your normal is, know that God will help you to make them livable. But do more than live—can you shine as well? … More The Wonder of Normal
“A child is born”— Several times in the Old Testament, Jesus came to the earth as a man. (The theological term for these appearances is Christophanies.) So why as a baby this time? One commentator’s thoughts were that in this way He would be fully man—able to relate to us in every way. In my … More A “One Cell” God!
“It’s strange to think that it’s the same sun that rose on the third day of creation,” I said as we watched the sun rise above the oceanic horizon. “It’s the same sun that Adam saw his very first day of existence and Moses and our parents and great-grandparents.” I was on a roll, while … More Constancy
Burdox and thistles? Like them, we are God’s agent of seed dispersal! What kind of seeds are you spreading?
2 Timothy 1:6 (ESV) For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 2 Timothy 1:6 (NKJV) Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. … More To Fan or To Stir—That is the Question!
There’s something that I’ve noticed as an author. My characters become so real to me. In the Strong Delusion Trilogy, because it was a three book set, we traveled many days together, even years.. They became such a part of my life that when I finished that series, I felt such an emptiness, as though … More Jesus, My Author
We live on the information highway—information is everywhere, even on the back of Sunday’s bulletin! Whether we are still living in a Christian America is certainly up for debate, but no matter the final conclusion no one can erase our Christian heritage—especially this one: Four massive sixty-foot heads rise majestically in granite in the Black … More Notable Leaders
Angels are sort of like sugar in our society: either we indulge too much or we completely cut it out of our lives. … More In Their Hands
