The Disciplines of Peace

The Disciplines of Peace

Peace. We all want it. But, often peace seems out of reach. There are many reasons to feel anxious, apprehensive, fearful, or just plain out of balance. Needs, problems, sin, tragedies and suffering—they are before us every day. We may have health challenges,...
May God Make You Mighty in 2017

May God Make You Mighty in 2017

One of the perks of being a grandfather is occasionally driving several of my grandchildren to school. Our route takes us through the country where we have lively conversations about livestock, farming techniques, and…theology. Sometimes the conversation becomes...
Let the Children Come to Me

Let the Children Come to Me

Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. This backyard pool is nowhere near the Jordan River where Jesus himself was baptized by John the Baptist. But, four days ago, 150 people stood around these waters on every...
Coram Deo

Coram Deo

  “I hear the Lord speaking to me.” It took my breath away. I whispered, “Really Mom?” She looked at me. “Yes, I do.” In the end stage of Alzheimer’s disease, these words were the only ones clearly spoken in many days. And they were crystal clear. Her precious...
A Nation Is Only As Strong As Her Home

A Nation Is Only As Strong As Her Home

While driving this morning, I caught Part 2 in a new series by Charles Swindoll. He was teaching from Nehemiah 10 and reinforcing the truth that a nation is only as strong as her home. When he said, “When the morals of a nation are under stress…,” I...