The Rise and Fall of a Hero There is a hero within us that wants to be recognized for making a positive difference in the lives of other people. That’s why when… Continue Reading
Bible Verses on Sexual Purity Today we are desperate for God’s wisdom on our sexuality. These Bible verses on sexual purity will get the conversation started on the right track.… Continue Reading
The Nazi Doctor One morning I awoke at 5:00 am from two upsetting dreams. In both cases the person that I was helping angrily interrupted me to say… Continue Reading
Love Much! Are you like the sinful woman crying at Jesus’s feet, clinging to him for mercy? Am I? Do we know how desperate we are for… Continue Reading
Set Aside your Best Gift for a Better Love “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John 1:14). Last night some dear friends took Kristi and I to a Christmas concert… Continue Reading
Speaking the Truth in Love Conflict. It’s inevitable in marriage and our other close relationships. When you love someone you’ll have misunderstandings, disagreements, and hurt feelings in that relationship. This… Continue Reading
The Power to be Kind to Difficult People Most days we find ourselves up close to someone we’d rather not deal with. (And often it’s a family member or friend!) Perhaps the person… Continue Reading
The Pastor of the Grocery Store A young man named Johnny had Downs Syndrome and worked as a grocery store bagger. He didn’t feel that he had much to offer other… Continue Reading
The Love You Long For If you were asked, “What is love?” How would you answer? Most people define love by expressions of care or generosity, which are essential to… Continue Reading
The Advent of Your God-Dream Advent means “come.” At Christmastime we celebrate the miracle birth of “Immanuel,” God come to be with us. Jesus Christ was born to the virgin… Continue Reading