J Ed at His Best
I once heard a line, attributed to the great theologian Jonathan Edwards, which has sustained me through many lean years in ministry. It went like this...
A Blurry Vision of God
Have you ever lost sight of God? In the chaos of life, has your 20/20 spiritual vision degraded to 20/200? Here's an eye-opening experience I had that helped me see God more clearly.
Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me
Recently this wonderful song (by CityAlight) has found a place in my mind, and it won't go away. In fact, I don't want it to go away. Good music can be like that.
Worst Analogies in Essay Contest!
Years ago, I ran across a list of the "worst analogies" ever written in a high school essay contest. Every time I read these, I smile ...
Gaze at God, Glance at Request
Have you ever been frustrated by Prayer? Perhaps you don't know what to say? Maybe you ask yourself: "Should I adopt new terminology when I talk with God? Should I kneel, or go to church, or take a walk? Can I be casual with God, or should I revere Him as holy, with a degree of fear and awe?"
Flossing and Prayer
My brother Mike is a great dentist. In fact, because of him, I've lost all my fear of going to the dentist. It's comforting when you know the dentist really cares about you, and will only do what is in your best interests. But I never expected my annual dental visit to transform my prayer life...