Where’s the taxi?
The other day, my wife and I were on the last leg of our journey home. It was too late to take a bus, so we knew the only option was to get a taxi. But the area where we... »
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Communication with God
Can you imagine really caring about someone—your spouse, your child, your best friend—and never talking with him or her? Of course not. Love is built on communication and... »
Salvation for a swindler
Zacchaeus, the main character in this story, was quite an infamous guy, especially when contrasted with the many religious figures who walked the streets of Jericho, whic... »
Easter resurrection plants
I get wowed almost every day by some amazing aspect of God’s creation! Today, it was the resurrection plant, so named because, though it appears to be dead, it is simply... »
Ultimate sacrifice, ultimate love
When I think of God’s unspeakable love toward us, it’s absolutely mind-boggling! Jesus left His heavenly home to come to earth to suffer and die for us. After His betraya... »
Eternal dividends
When you invest in the kingdom of God, you are making an investment that will last for eternity. Everyone who invests their time, resources, and skills to further My king... »
Don’t give up!
Today’s magnificent oak is a testament to the hardiness and endurance of yesterday’s seed. In times of trouble, distress, or uneasiness we learn to hold on and to seek re... »
Still waters
Have you ever walked by a lake that was so still you could see the reflection of the surrounding mountains and trees on its surface? It’s one of the most beautiful and pe... »
He is risen indeed!
The approach of Easter is a wonderful time to review the accounts of Jesus’ resurrection and to meditate on the eternal redemption He obtained for us through His sacrific... »
Living hope
I was thinking recently about death. I was curious to see what the Bible had to say about this and found some amazing things. Death, it turns out, is the direct result of... »
The life-giving power of Jesus
I want to share a story that illustrates the life-giving and redemptive power of Jesus. In the seminars I teach to graduating students, I always invite them to pray with... »
And then … the seventh day
“He is born. The baby is born!” Oh, what joy we felt! The delivery had gone well and without complications. We were on our way home to enjoy life. I smiled at my wife and... »
Finding peace after loss
Life is often a struggle, and though there are seasons of happiness, there are also seasons of uncertainty and pain. My husband died suddenly at age 42. I was 37 years ol... »