People with their unpredictable, often contradictory tendencies trump all of my other fascinations. They’re so complex. Like the biker with the lovely solo voice and a notebook of self-authored poetry worn inside his leather jacket. And
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Turning Over the Keys
She edges closer to the door, activating the checklist in my mind. “Here, take the GPS. And your cell phone charger.” I pile both items onto her schoolbooks. She opens the door with the only
Read moreNew Jail Same Jesus
The full armor of God now comes in Kevlar. My gate keeper handed me my vest as we waited for the first of five electronic doors to slide open under the glint of sunlight on
Read moreA Christian is Chosen
“A Christian Is Chosen by Jesus Christ” Mehdi Dibaj Iran 1994 “Men choose a religion, but a Christian is chosen by Jesus Christ. To be a Christian means to belong to Christ. Jesus asked me
Read moreIf you want to move mountains, you’ll need a Mustard Seed
Over twenty-five years ago, I couldn’t have imagined that Sarah or I would have the opportunity to write this chapter in my daughter’s life. Because of technology, I have a way to share her story.
Read moreNo One Can Change Me, Except Me
by Tracey Bateman The one thing I’ve learned from my oh-so-vast 42 years, is that growth means pain, but pain doesn’t necessarily mean growth. We have two choices when faced with challenge and struggle, either fall apart, or buck
Read moreWanna Impact the World Today?
I’d like to introduce you to one of the sweetest missionary couples I’ve encountered. This couple makes me happy to watch because of the simplicity with which they live out the gospel. If you have
Read moreTrials? Look Again.
Trials aren’t always as they appear.
Read moreMoving in Worship
Have you ever thanked God for the intricacy of how your hands move? For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Read moreIs Exercise Spiritual?
Exercise? How can moving a body be a spiritual action? As you’re reading these familiar verses, consider what part of you is excluded. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working
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