“Love your enemies.” Talk about radical teaching, but even on a day like today makes me love Jesus more. Because how many people today, how many religions right now, anywhere in the U.S. or the world, are thinking, “I really want to find those responsible for the Boston Marathon explosions and love on them”? ButContinue reading “Boston Marathon Bombing: Loving Enemies”
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There’s Something About That Name
“Kings and kingdoms shall all pass away But there’s something about that name.” It was the end of an evening, a fleeting moment. We were gathering our things to leave. Our coats. Our keys. The leftover food from dinner. A few Bibles. I glanced over to see a friend take a bowl that was stackedContinue reading “There’s Something About That Name”
Why I Like Tim Tebow and the Little Drummer Boy
Tim Tebow is not someone I should like. Before he was the poster-boy for media scrutiny, before he donned a Denver Broncos jersey as their quarterback, before he and his mom appeared in a Super Bowl commercial, he was a Florida Gator. And where I come from, it’s great to be a Gator hater. I’llContinue reading “Why I Like Tim Tebow and the Little Drummer Boy”
Miracles, What Are They Anyway?
After barely making the playoffs, your favorite hockey team wins the Stanley Cup. Not a miracle. Speeding down the highway in the pouring rain, just missing the jack-knifed semi-truck trailer. Not a miracle. A man turning water into wine. Miracle. The word miracle is far too often associated with something that is simply not miraculous.Continue reading “Miracles, What Are They Anyway?”
In or Out of God’s Will
Being in the center of God’s will. This idea is surely the subject of many sermons, songs, church discussions and personal thoughts all over the world. However, I’ve always wondered why it’s so important to be in the middle of God’s will and even more controversial to suggest that being there doesn’t mean you’re doingContinue reading “In or Out of God’s Will”
Out of the Wilderness 