Weekly Wisdom
Toughening Up Love: Why Love Must Be the Final Candle
Over the last three weeks, I’ve been thinking about the themes of Advent—hope, peace, and joy. The t...
Unexpected Joy: What Joy and Christmas Carols Have in Common
Imagine a cozy winter scene: the crackle of a fireplace, the smell of chestnuts roasting over the fl...
Have We Softened Peace?: How Four Sermons Challenged My Idea of Christmas Peace
Every year, when Advent rolls around, we circle back to the same four words of the season—hope, peac...
The Candle of Hope and the “Four Last Things”
We are once again entering the exciting season of Advent. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, ...
The Strange Journey of “Black Friday”: There’s Still Hope in the Holidays
Most of us know why the day after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday. Retailers depend on that day ...
The Fight is Fixed: Principles of Spiritual Warfare
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase spiritual warfare? Some people picture shadows in every ...
Ding!: Living Life in Light of Eternity
I love music. I’m a singer and a musician, even though my higher calling is that of a pastor. Over t...
Under Surveillance: What A.I. and A.P.—the Apostle Paul—Know About You
There’s a Chinese startup named Watrix A.I. that claims its gait-recognition system hits about 94 % ...
Stronger in Mission: Lessons from a Start-up
I enjoy business startups. Something about those early days just fits my wiring. I like getting thin...
Sure as Grandma’s Cake: Why You are Here
I heard a story told by an elderly man. It went something like this.
Dudley had just about had it. ...
