I came across this video cartoon on the internet yesterday and found myself chuckling at more than one point. I hesitated to post it on my Facebook page because I was afraid it might stir up dissension among people who find themselves far removed from one another on the political spectrum. I decided to go…
I Sing the Mighty Power (The Couriers) (download the powerpoint) I sing the mighty power of God that made the mountains rise; That spread the flowing seas abroad and built the lofty skies; I sing the Wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at His command and all the…
BTFS_Church Leadership Info Kit v3 Beyond the Farthest Star may well be the best faith-based feature film I have ever experienced. I say “experienced” because merely “viewing” this film as a detached observer is next to impossible. The engaging drama simply offers so many points of connection with real-life people in real-life situations that only…
Well, I’m officially an Aggie Fan! As a Penn State alum, I never thought I’d hear myself say that, but my daughter, Kali, decided to pursue her undergraduate degree at A&M, and I’ve now lived nearly two decades in the great state of Texas, so . . . . . Today is Kali’s first day…
“They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31) Have you ever been so utterly exhausted that you nearly (or actually!) collapsed. As a life-long runner, I have often pushed myself…
If scholars are correct in their judgment that the Book of Job is the oldest book in the Bible, we have ample evidence that its central theme (namely, Why do bad things happen to good people?) is nearly as old as humanity itself. Modern horrific events like the Columbine shootings, the Aurora movie massacre, and…
[CAVEAT: Before readers hurl nasty epithets my way, please know that the title to this “Morning Muse” was crafted not as a shameless ploy for attention, but with a targeted didactic intention. I do pray that this title does not offend those, who like I, eschew the use of foul language in all of its…
ABSTRACT A new war currently rages on the Western front. Unlike most wars, this battle is neither for booty and bounty nor for territory and terrain; instead, this is quite simply a fight for freedom—personal, individual, self-centered freedom. It’s a combat that threatens the very fabric of our society. The ideological castle under siege…
Jesus’ imagery of a blind person leading a blind person (Matthew 15:14) is so familiar to most of us that it hardly elicits more than a quiet yawn. Altering the characters as in the above title just may create enough of a jolt to kick-start the engine of Jesus’ intention. Of course, it also risks…
Genesis 47:29 offers one of the best examples of why knowledge of historical and cultural backgrounds helps readers of the Bible avoid (sometimes serious!) misunderstandings. I mean, imagine if you went to buy a car, and instead of asking for your credit information, the salesman asked you to put your hand under his thigh, well…