“Praise be to thee, O Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, that thou didst deem me, a sinner, also worthy of this part in thee!” Whoever spoke this sentence is loud and…
Living the Life of a Martyr
February 18, 2021
Category: Culture
The New Radicals
February 12, 2021
19 years ago when I was a first year seminary student, I remember a book being discussed with great enthusiasm by some friends who were taking a Global Christianity class. The title…
Here’s to a Mentally Fit 2021
January 21, 2021
Every year since 2001, the polling and data company Gallup, Inc. has conducted a November “Health and healthcare” survey. The poll asks Americans to assess their own mental and physical well-being by…
Seeing through everything doesn’t mean you can see
December 11, 2020
On Thanksgiving Day, my family had the privilege of flying to south Florida for nine days on the beach at my aunt’s condo. What a gift! We played board games, watched the…
Luke’s Gospel of Reversal … and our posture.
November 19, 2020
I have a tendency to slouch. I sometimes stand with my shoulders slumped and I routinely sit somewhat reclined, not quite upright in a chair. I am not sure when I developed…
We Hope in . . .
November 6, 2020
One of my prayers over the last few weeks has been that there would be a decisive winner of the presidential election. God in His providence has answered that one “no,” and…