A few days ago I asked a guy about his faith and he responded, "I think organized religion has done more harm than good." I responded, "Well that's...
One of my favorite things to do is to see God dramatically change a person, transplanting his heart of compassion for their own self-focused heart.�...
There is this story in the Old Testament that I find both funny and illuminating. Check it out - it's one of the best exchanges in scripture - it wi...
If you're feeling stuck in a logjam in life, then here's a question that can help you get unstuck: "If you could do anything in life, what would it be...
Swaziland is home to 130,000 orphans, a number that, incredibly, is growing approximately 10% a year. AIDS is killing the adults, leaving behind the...
I expected to be bored by the sermon. The preacher was young and looked over-eager. But then he said something that lodged in my spirit: "nothin...
Good morning. It's a gray day in Georgia. The season of Christmas parties is upon us. Last night at Jerry and Heather Goode's house, we feasted on w...
It's my anniversary today - our 28th. Most married guys I know secretly live in dread of forgetting this big day - the ultimate faux pas for someone w...
Dr. Scott Thumma wrote Mega Church Myths.* He answers some of the critiques leveled against them based on a survey he did for his book. It's good fodd...
Jesus looked out over the crowds and his heart broke with compassion for them. That's one of the reasons he moved around so much. He was the origi...
