Jesus Poked the Bear
While chewing my way through Matthew's gospel, it's become clear why the religious leaders hated Jesus and conspired to kill him. Jesus publicly proclaimed bold, offensive things to their faces. He poked the bear...
Gamblers for God
C.T. Studd, the famed English cricketer-turned-missionary, once remarked: "Why are gamblers for gold so many, but gamblers for God so few?" Perhaps it's because ...
The Sword in the Stone
Have you ever wondered why we love old stories that pluck noble people from obscurity, then place them into positions of great influence? Perhaps they remind us of another Story, a truer one ...
Jesus, Adverbially Speaking ...
I offer this simple poem about Jesus, the one who walked wildly through our world ...
Self-Discovery is Real Discovery
There are many ways to learn something. We rightly glean lessons from our parents and teachers. We listen to a speaker and digest his thoughts. We even absorb the current cultural ethic by watching television (for better or worse)...
Court Is Adjourned
Have you ever sat in a courtroom and watched a case unfold? My only occasion to be in court was to appeal a traffic ticket I thought unjust ...