God works in mysterious ways, and over time
Have you ever wondered “why?” “Why me?” “Why not me?” “Why this?” “Why now?” “Why would God allow ______?” If so, read on…. This is an excerpt from Aggie Hurst, Aggie: The Inspiring Story of A Girl Without A Country [Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 1986]. Get the tissues… In 1921, a missionary couple named […]
Hearing God’s Voice in a Noisy World
If you missed it, watch the archived #I4JLIVE show I did yesterday on hearing God, slowing down, and discerning truth on @Innovate4Jesus. air jordan 11 Pantone nike air max pas cher nike air max pas cher nike air max pas cher bred 11s for sale gucci handbags outlet sale rolex replica watches replique montre de luxe bottes ugg […]
Ministry of presence
Ten years ago (in an email dated January 29, 2004) I was asked by a close friend how to deal with a loved one who was in hospice and dying of cancer. As you consider how to find “rest for your soul” in the midst of circumstances that we cannot control, I invite to consider […]
What is “inspiration” and who “inspires” you?
The first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, @FLOTUS tweeted: You’re an inspiration to all of us, @MikeSamFootball. We couldn’t be prouder of your courage both on and off the field. -mo 10:21 AM – 10 Feb 2014″ The President re-tweeted her message later in the day. Later, the Vice President of the United […]
The U.S. on Syria: Evidence of Moral Schizophrenia
No one with a beating heart denies that the use of chemical weapons is deplorable. No one denies that the death of innocent people at the hands of a despot is appalling. No one denies the legitimacy of the “red line” against such atrocities regardless of who drew it. But the outrage expressed by some […]
There are many Messiahs, but only one Christ
The recent story of a Tennessee judge changing the legal name of an infant whose parents took one another to court in a dispute over child support has garnered national attention. The questions raised by the secular media center around a parent’s freedom to name their child whatever they choose, religious liberty and the judicial […]
Miss Manners and hell: Don’t ask if you don’t want to know
In our postmodern and pluralistic world, the intersection of etiquette and religion can present challenges for the person who wants to be both polite and truthful. Indeed, the Apostle Paul tells us to “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” (Colossians […]