One of the terrible side-effects of the rise of media over the past fifty years is that we are largely desensitized to violence and death. Consider these statistics I found online: In 1950, only 10% of American homes had a television and by 1960 the percentage had grown to 90%. Today 99% of homes have …
How To Annoy God {In A Good Way}
Is God interested in our thoughts and desires? Does He welcome our prayers, or consider us a bother? In Luke 11, the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. Luke records part of what we know as “The Lord’s Prayer,” but perhaps it should be known as “The Disciple’s Prayer!” After giving a pretty …
Reflecting The Son
I love where my desk currently sits in my office right in front of the windows. I am awake while it’s still dark, and for the past few days, that beautiful full moon has been directly in front of me. It’s amazing how much light the moon gives when it’s full…even though we know that …
A Glimpse Into The Kingdom of God
When I was younger, I used to ask God to let me see angels. I’d heard that verse in 1 Peter 1:12 where he speaks of the gospel as something into which angels long to look. I pictured the rafters of our church filled with angels watching as these odd, limited, human creatures worshipped a …
Take Care How You Listen
Have you ever had a “whirlwind” day or two when you were interacting with a lot of people? You were tired physically, but even more, exhausted mentally. If you’ve ever stood at a booth in a trade show you know what I mean. Constant interaction with different people, answering questions, and pursuing relationships wear you …
The Way Of The Word 