If we don’t begin to embrace Grace, we will devolve into sheer and utter contempt for each other. We are living in a modern society that is at war not against a foreign enemy, but against itself. And every day the narrowness of our opinions grows smaller and our patience with others thins. It’s not looking good for our world. Read more
There is a deep need for voices who can use their words to redeem this culture, to build up others, to edify, and to restore. Our collective calling as followers of Christ is to find ways to heal, to bring together the hurting people. This may be the hardest work of our present-day and I'm praying that an Army of word warriors will rise up and save us. Read more
Instead, live for the dash. These precious moments that God has given you to do something for His glory. We need to begin making a difference in our neighborhoods, our schools, and our workplaces. Read more
A new release by Phil Keaggy and Jeff Johnson is the prescriptive medicine for all of us right now. It reflects sounds of the world at large, yet felt right at home. This collection has creative stylings, especially when Keaggy uses the mandolin, mandocello, and acoustic guitars to mimic Arabic and European styles. The electric Keaggy shows up. Other tracks range from moody to gentle to inspiring. But like a good mosaic, everyone will see and hear these a little differently. Read more
I catch myself looking backward sometimes. Places I’ve lived. People I've known. I remember those days of quiet peace and wonder what would have been. But the virtual dust pushed me West, the harsh winter of life drove me to where I am. And it is here where I prosper, where I find my place again. Read more
Christian, you will be chastised, ostracized, removed. You’ll be an outsider, a nobody, a misfit, a lackey. You’ll be the last one picked, the first one thrown out. You’ll be mocked. You’ll be pigeon-holed and misunderstood. This is the way of the cross. There is no other way. For centuries, God’s faithful believers have lived through despots, knaves, and fools as kings and rulers. The Church has survived tyrants, dictators, and simpletons at the helm. Since we are in the world, but not of it, our purpose transcends politics. That’s the city on a hill we should long for. The Kingdom of God transcends any party, any platform, any body politic. This world is not my home. Read more
In fact, Paul never mentioned Christmas or the Nativity as a particular day. Come to think of, Jesus never did either. He did however, speak often of his death and his resurrection. Read more
But here's a truth – light has always been the ultimate symbol of hope. Despite your situation, this Christmas can be the best you've ever had: Be the hope. Be a candle. And if the wind snuffs it out, light it again. Read more
All of this access to knowledge really hasn’t made society any better. We’re still blundering down the same paths of destruction. The mere ability to call up information does little to showcase human intelligence. We still make the same mistakes. And an over-reliance on instant information short-circuits the brain’s cognitive and reasoning power. This can’t be good for the human race. to intelligence Read more
We have another Kingdom, one that doesn’t need a political win on this earth to flourish. For centuries, God’s faithful believers have lived through despots, knaves and fools as kings and rulers. The Church has survived tyrants, dictators, and simpletons at the helm. Since we are in the world, but not of it, our purpose transcends politics. That’s the city on a hill we should long for. The Kingdom of God transcends any party, any platform, any body politic. Read more
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