Exchange the Heartbreak
When God parted the Red Sea, he told Moses to raise his staff. But after that miracle, Moses referred to that staff as … the staff of God...
26
May
24
May
Being Clothed
The Apostle Paul wrote wistfully about the resurrection body, and my sentiments are his. I too groan over my earthly tent. Age, disease, or disability...
19
May
His Workmanship
The first time I saw myself in my wheelchair in a full-length mirror, I cried. I’d just been released from the hospital and friends took me to a shopping...
12
May
God’s Kindness
My friend Tim once went duck hunting; halfway down the lake, a truck was parked (guys drinking, cutting up). Tim yelled to them to “Be quiet...
28
Apr
How Good God Treats You
Years ago, my friend, Steve Estes gave me such wise advice. And today? I’m passing it on. He said: “Keep praising God no matter how good he treats you...
20
Apr
Easter Sunday
When I was a child, I sang a lot of hymns with my family. As a five-year-old, my imagination went wild the first time I heard everyone singing...
19
Apr
Holy Week: Saturday
“About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ (which means ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’)...
18
Apr
Holy Week: Good Friday
Most of us can get a little worked up when we are falsely accused. Sure, we can handle “valid” criticism—or maybe we can’t! But when someone attacks...
17
Apr
Holy Week: Thursday
Do you recall what it’s like to cram for an exam? Especially a “now or never” exam? How about an exam on the Bible? Unless you’re a seminary student...
16
Apr
Holy Week: Wednesday
We don’t often associate laughter and joy with the days leading up to Easter. You can’t sentimentalize something as gruesome as a crucifixion...
