Their joy was contagious, but it was also nonsensical. I had never seen anything like that before. After being beaten, tortured, and incarcerated, they still had it in their hearts to pray to their GodContinue reading
Cultivating unconditional love in a selfish world
Unconditional love (or lack of it thereof) was the one thing that kept the rich, young ruler from following Jesus. At first sight, you might think the story is just about money, but it goesContinue reading
A God who multiplies
God is a God who multiplies. If you ever worry about your faith being too little, guess what? In the hands of the Master, a tiny grain of mustard goes a long way. Do youContinue reading
A lesson on mercy
God taught me a lesson about mercy when I was in high school. At the time, I didn’t recognize it as one, but as the years passed, I did. I invited a friend from schoolContinue reading
Who is my neighbor?
Saving his neighbor was all that mattered to him. Known at first as the rebel soldier who refused to carry a gun, Desmond Doss is now remembered as a hero who saved the lives ofContinue reading
When trials turn into blessings
“What if your blessings come through raindrops?” Do these lyrics sound familiar? They are from the song “Blessings” by Laura Story, a beautiful song with a wonderful message. Last week, I experienced some intense raindrops;Continue reading
Miracle at the airport Part 2
“Only a miracle is getting me out of this mess,” I thought as my heart began to race. I had never been held back in an airport’s back room, and the unfamiliarity and uncertainty ofContinue reading
Miracle at the airport Part 1
Being at an airport is one of my favorite things in the world. The anticipation of the adventures that await, the smells, the sight of your fellow travelers, and the excitement they exude for whatContinue reading
Made of light
Have you ever met someone who seems to radiate light and kindness everywhere they go? We tend to label a person like this as someone with “good vibes” or a “luminous aura,” even as someoneContinue reading