Essays

I Don’t Care…Now I Care

Blind Bartimaeus: “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” The crowd: “Shut up! Don’t bother the teacher.” Jesus: “Bring him to me.” The crowd:…

Meanwhile We Groan

“Meanwhile we groan.” The Apostle Paul wrote these words to the church in Corinth when he was sharing with them about the ultimate, eternal life…

The Ministry of Standing

When Nazi Germany bombed London in the direst moments of WWII, Prime Minister Winston Churchill would routinely climb onto a roof (or on top of…

Peace Or Adrenaline?

Which word best describes the consistent state of your soul: peace or adrenaline? Are you characterized by “untroubled, undisturbed composure and well-being” (New Testament Greek…

The Insomniac

In 1 Timothy 2:1-2, The Apostle Paul urges us to pray for “kings and all who are in authority” so they can lead tranquil lives…

The Beauty of Rock Bottom

Rock bottom. It is a stark, jarring phrase that we use to describe that desperate place where people’s lives have fallen apart, when they have…

Run Your Own Race

“Let us run with endurance the race set before us.” (Hebrews 12:1) As Christians, each of us is running toward a prize. The Apostle Paul…