This is our prayer—both close to home and far away—that we begin to live out what Jesus longed for on the night of his betrayal. When we vow to work together as one the words of John 17 become an [...]
Most of us are familiar with the importance of good attitudes, and most of us would say we want that kind of attitude. But where do they come from? How do you cultivate a positive attitude?
One year ago I stood by Dad’s bed, with my brother on the other side, and together we sang our pain-ridden father into an eternity with Jesus. And while a cold rain hits the window, I find myself [...]
A few years back I was asked, along with some other authors, to express my thanks to the inestimable Eugene Peterson. Today as I reflect on his life, I am once again reminded of the legacy Eugene [...]
I want to tell you a story. A story of how God taught me about the physical, tangible, flesh and blood presence of somebody walking with me through trouble.
But first, let’s go back to the [...]
One night in Managua, Nicaragua, it was my honor to stay in the home of a very generous family in an extremely impoverished part of the city. The meal my host served of black beans and warm [...]
Take a stroll with me down memory-lane, will you? Depending on your age, these will hit you differently. These are (ready for it?) highlights from the top Christmas gift-crazes since the 80’s.
