Have you ever had a dream, a nudge, or idea about something that you thought might be from God? Are you wrestling with a big decision in your life? How do you process? ◊ I believe I’ve made some good and… Read More ›
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The Yellow Kite
Is your new year starting out well? Do you have troubles and challenges facing you? Does God care about the details of our life? Does God even listen? ◊ Are you coming off a hard year? Do you anticipate a… Read More ›
Yes, Prayer and Football
A very public sports calamity moves a whole nation to a sudden collective urge to pray for one man in crisis for his life. The US is a praying nation indeed. ◊ After a New Year’s weekend of spectacularly entertaining… Read More ›
One Year Ago
Going to memorial services for two friends this month gives one pause. One year ago, this week, my family faced our own crisis. It was a startling opportunity to practice what I preach. ◊ First of all, I am not a… Read More ›
A Thankful Husband’s Prayer
My wife is recovering from a frightening event last week. People ask about fear, doubt, denial, depression, and if I blame God. No, I am thankful to God. ◊ After 7 days in the hospital my wife is back home… Read More ›
Pandemic Heartiness vs. Heartlessness
As this Coronavirus continues to impact our modern society, how is it impacting you spiritually? More specifically, how are you acting toward God and others? ◊ My wife and I are now spending time each day reading the classic devotional… Read More ›
Prayer and the Coronavirus
We have a very active role in ushering in God’s hand and response to our cries about anything, including the Coronavirus. ◊ Several years ago, I was awakened by text message at 5:00 in the morning. I was 3,000 miles… Read More ›
Praying for Your Whole Family
Of course we pray for family members to be healthy, happy, and terrific. What about taking our prayers beyond the basics? ◊ As noted in the previous post, how we pray for our children (as well as ourselves) is a… Read More ›
The 45-Minute Christian
The essentials of a good Christian life are not necessarily just about church attendance, good behavior, and attention to social good. It’s about you and God alone. How do we do that? ◊ Several years ago, I proposed that many of… Read More ›
22 Years Ago
Tragedy, fear, faith, and prayer came together that morning and changed a family’s trajectory for generations to come. ◊ On this day 22 years ago our family endured an experience that changed each of us. While enjoying our annual family… Read More ›
Nehemiah’s Prayer of Anguish
Here’s a Biblical model for prayer that has application for each of us today facing hurt, pain, confusion, and remorse. ◊ A man cries out in anguish and weeps. He mourns for days. He’s received news that fellow citizens are still… Read More ›
The Fulton Street Meeting
Could it happen again? Why not? Man and nature have not changed. Nor has the need to reach out in humble search of spiritual revival. Whether 160 years ago or today, God hasn’t changed either. ♦ The placard outside the… Read More ›
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