One hundred years ago, Mahatma Gandhi was asked by his friend Rev. Dr. E. Stanley Jones how the Christian religion might make greater inroads into the national and cultural life in India. Gandhi’s response was kind, grave, wise, and timeless. He suggested four things that are just as true—perhaps even…
Where is the water? Where should I start digging to find my well? Way back in the olden days when I was a very small boy, my family purchased twenty acres of forest land in Eastern Washington and began the process of creating a home. Our first step was to…
In 130-ish AD a famous letter was written to Diognetus (probably the tutor of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius), describing Christians and their character and conduct in the world. As we enter a time of New Year’s reflections, let’s glance at this description and compare it to our own personal…
St. Patrick’s day will soon be upon us, replete with green-clad revelers and rivers of green beer. For some it will be a time to flaunt their Irish roots and for others it will simply be another excuse to party. However, there is a deeper significance to the holiday than…
In the end it’s all about the “one.” Today will be my last official Hole in our Gospel posting, and I think the most appropriate way to end is with Richard Stearns’ own words. He writes: “In the end God works in our world one person at a time. The…
