Weekly Wisdom
Taping Apples on a Thornbush: The Evidence of True Salvation
I’d like to share a little story with you.
In the soft, flickering light of a 17th-century workshop...
Social Media and the Search for Self: Answering the Question of Identity
Who am I?
Have you ever asked yourself that nagging question? If you have, you’re not alone. It’s o...
God Still Holds the Pen: Hope in the Middle of Tragedy
Tragedy has always been part of our story. From the beginning of human history to the headlines of t...
What Will You Do with Your 243?
At first glance, that number probably doesn’t mean much to you. But think about this: the average Tw...
Unexpected Teachers: When God Wraps Wisdom in a Strange Package
There is a small church in Kansas that has gained notoriety for its provocative picketing events. Th...
From Poison to Bloom: Growing Love After Betrayal
 Think about this: no one has ever been betrayed by an enemy. Enemies can bruise us, embarrass us, o...
Background Players: The Position of Grace
Even if you’re not a scientist, you’ve seen DNA. The double-helix shape of that molecule is as famil...
Gehazi: Portfolio of a Greedy Heart
Last week, I shared some thoughts about the servants in 2 Kings 5—the quiet, behind-the-scenes figur...
Supporting Characters: God’s Calling for the Quiet Ones
As a pastor, reading the Bible is part of my job—technically. But I can’t afford to think of it like...
The Gospel According to Simon: One Man’s Silent Sermon
 There was a man. Just a regular man. Not a preacher. Not a prophet. Just a man who had a dream one ...
