Bringing Light to Life
The recent decision by Starbucks to allow the homeless to sit at their tables and use their restrooms triggered a national debate. Some expressed concern that the homeless would soil the tables and restrooms. Others saw it as an act of compassion. I smiled because I realized Jesus, if he were here today, would have […]
Many men feel uncomfortable crying. Some men can’t cry. They think tears are a sign of emotional weakness. Yet in John 11:35 we read that at the tomb of Lazarus, “Jesus wept.” It’s the shortest verse in the bible, just two words, yet it speaks volumes. The word for “wept” doesn’t refer to a sadness […]
Before the birth of our first son I feared I wouldn’t like him. My concern was rooted in a childhood experience I had when I was seven. My oldest sister had a baby and when she brought him home she asked if I wanted to hold him. I told her I did. As she held […]
The good news is there are only 35 copies of The Jesus Story left to sell. You may wonder why that’s good news? It’s good news because almost 5,000 people have a copy. Plus, through the generosity of friends, who want to see it reprinted, I’ve got the funds to print 2,000 copies. And then […]
In each instance when Jesus prayed alone, he faced a different kind of need that would require the wisdom and strength of his Father. I’m convinced that explains why Jesus not only prayed alone, but uttered short prayers throughout the day. He lived with an ongoing awareness of his need for the Father’s wisdom and […]