I absolutely love rain. When it falls gently, or when it falls with force, there is just something special about that glorious water that comes from the clouds. Rain does different things each season. In spring after a rain, the world looks brighter. All the new growth has a sharper green color. Summer rains bring…
“For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, will multiply teachers for themselves because they have an itch to hear what they want to hear.” 2 Timothy 4:3 (CSB) Algebra nearly did me in last year. Twenty-five years ago, I competed on my school’s math team….
Those of us who have grown up in the evangelical church have learned, whether directly or indirectly, that “real” ministry requires significant sacrifice. For some reason, we seem convinced that the work of the Great Commission should only occur beyond the borders of the United States. Yet there are people all around us looking for…
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. (Prov. 16:3 NIV) I am a huge fan of goals and plans. Correction: I am a huge fan of making goals and plans. Sticking with them, however, is a whole other thing. In January, I am one of those people who tends to make…
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” (Ps. 32:8 NIV) “Don’t be a Karen” is something you may have heard or seen around social media on memes. It’s usually funny and accurate. And yes, while we should strive not to…
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” (Rom 12:18 NIV) Recently, I posted a tongue-in-cheek statement on Twitter. My satire landed well with those who got the reference. Those who didn’t, however, were another story. I expected some on the other side of the debate to…