Focusing Our Spiritual Vision – Part 2
I have a confession: I am overwhelmed. I am overwhelmed by the myriad choices in almost everything available to the consumer these days. There are so many options for everything…
Focusing Our Spiritual Vision – Part 1
I am one of countless people who require eyeglasses to see clearly. I am nearsighted, which means I can see objects up close just fine but have trouble seeing with…
The Best Advice I Ever Received
“Let me give you some advice.” Are there any other words with the potential to build trepidation in us quite like these? It seems many of us, from the novice…
When Your Whole World Collapses, Part 3
The Prophets of Captivity: Jeremiah In December 2004, an earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean created the deadliest series of tsunamis in history. More than 200,000 people died in Indonesia, Thailand,…
When Your Whole World Collapses, Part 2
The Prophets of Captivity: Ezekiel As we grow up, we all develop a sense of eagerness to reach certain stages of life. I remember really looking forward to getting my…
When Your Whole World Collapses, Part 1
The Prophets of Captivity: Daniel The clash of weapons and the shout of warriors fill the opening scenes of the book of Daniel. Some of God’s people were led from…
What is a Christian – Conclusion
Our wedding took place in a small fishing lodge in Alaska where it was held in a long, narrow room with just enough space for family and close friends. As…