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As we climbed the steps, we were drawn in by the energy and the smiles of twenty-somethings genuinely glad to be exactly where they now were. The older, borrowed building… Read More »What We Can Learn From Millennials
I was startled when my four-year old crept into our darkened room. I glanced at the bedside clock—3:00 AM—and was concerned . He never did that. He said he had… Read More »How God Speaks Through Us
I had gone back and forth about coming, but somehow found myself driving the crowded van toward Jacksonville. We were running late, so most of the crowd was already in… Read More »The Paradox of Surrender
Around Christmas, regular people actually talk about Jesus. Much more than they normally do. Kept within limits, it becomes almost politically correct, as long as the reference is offered in… Read More »Why Was Jesus Born?
Some people ask, “How am I supposed to believe in an invisible God?” My answer would be, “Who told you that he was invisible?” “So we fix our eyes not… Read More »An Invisible God
Talking about the ‘practicality of spirituality’ sounds like an oxymoron. Practicality deals with facts rather than ideas, and spirituality is about the unseen aspects of faith. Does that make those… Read More »The Practicality of Spirituality
Are you nearsighted? If so, your vision can be improved. But it’s up to you to seek treatment. Nearsightedness, called myopia, is when we only see things clearly when… Read More »Getting Treatment for Spiritual Myopia
Surrender is a last resort. It’s something one does when there is no other way out. The battle is lost and, in order to survive, surrender becomes the only choice. But… Read More »The Victory in Unconditional Surrender
God could get his work on earth done in any number of ways. Amazingly, he often chooses to let us participate in the process. And, when we accept his invitation,… Read More »An Invitation to Experience God
Easter has a number of meanings and contexts to consider. For example, we loved Easter egg hunts when our kids were growing up. My wife and I would follow the… Read More »The Meaning of Easter