Several years ago, I sensed a nudge from the Lord to write my father a complimentary note, thanking him for ways he had been a good dad. For days I struggled. Dad’s dysfunctional behavior created
Read moreAuthor: Rhett Wilson
Dr. Rhett Wilson, Sr., is the Senior Writer for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in Charlotte, North Carolina. Rhett, a freelance writer and editor, also pastored churches and taught Bible at a university. The Wilsons like playing board games, exploring waterfalls, and they look forward to March Madness every year. For Fun, Rhett reads legal thrillers, watches adventure movies, and listens to country music. Access his website at www.rhettwilson.org and his blog at www.wilsonrhett.com.
A Merry and Holy Christmas
The word Christmas literally means “the mass of Christ” – or the worship service about Jesus Christ. Festive traditions are fun and enjoyable, but the center of the holiday remains the distinctively Christian belief that,
Read moretrusting god for the next step
My family recently relocated to another area of our state. My wife received a job offer we felt we could not turn down. After working for twenty years in traditional, salaried positions, I am embarking
Read moretrusting in him
The first forty years of my life, my great-aunt Frances sent me letters of encouragement. A godly woman, she wanted to spur me on to walk with God. She always included the exhortation from Proverbs
Read moreAccepting our Difficulties
Amy Charmichael famously said, “In acceptance lieth peace.” Several years ago, one of my best friends, a father of eleven children, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He continues to learn to adjust to the
Read morethe incredible power of one
Jesus Christ described the incredible power of one. Studying for a sermon series recently called The Power of One, the repetition in Jesus’ teachings of the word “one” amazed me. And if anyone gives even
Read morethe god who restores
My grandfather owned a cherry wood secretary which stood in their living room. When my grandparents died, my mother inherited the piece. Through decades of wear and tear, the wood looked old and worn. As
Read moreMy Grandfather’s chair
Life contains a variety of stress-inducing situations. As I advance in age it seems I encounter more layers of problems: friends battling serious illnesses, school choices for children, financial pressures, work duties, unmet expectations, time demands, problems
Read moreDelighting in obedience
One of the repeated themes in the biblical book of Proverbs is the concept of discipline. A fool despises his father’s discipline, but a person who accepts correction is sensible. — Proverbs 15:5 (CSB). Anyone
Read moreFORGIVENESS
Realizing that unforgiveness had taken root in my life, I began reading R. T. Kendall’s book Total Forgiveness to try and find help. The same week I began reading the book, in my Bible reading
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