Picture a scene with me. Your beloved daughter has been horribly sick. It has swallowed up every bit of your time, your resources, and your mental energy. And rightly so. She’s your baby girl. She’s your world. A couple days… Continue Reading
“How’d you keep from quitting?” That’s the question that I would love to ask the prophet Isaiah. I’ve always wondered how he kept from being bitter and jaded. Deep discouragement has to accompany years of seemingly fruitless ministry. I’ve had… Continue Reading
There is a question that Jesus asked of a couple of his disciples, that honestly scares me. “What do you want me to do for you?” That’s an incredibly probing question. How I answer that, I know, reveals a great… Continue Reading
On my drive to the office—actually on my drive to get a donut before work—I pass by a beautiful house. It’s positioned well away from the highway, its wonderfully manicured lawn, fenced off from society with beautiful cedar posts. And… Continue Reading