“Then Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; I and the boy will go over there and worship and come again to you.” Genesis 22:5 I stepped into chapel feeling spiritually and emotionally sunken. The student worship band had already began their first set as I shuffled around lethargically for a…
“When Moses turned again into the camp, his assistant Joshua the son of Nun, a young man, would not depart from the tent” Exodus 33:11 Crisis can have a very clarifying effect upon the human heart. A Common Concern Many church leaders today share a common concern. They wonder if the present pandemic will prove…
The LORD said to him, “What is that in your hand?” He said, “A staff.” Exodus 4:2 It was a bright and cloudless morning. As Leah and I waited for the doors of the elevator to open and to step into a new chapter of life, we carried a common anxiety. This would be our very…
Augustine of North Africa Few people have the kind of far-reaching influence for the cause of Christ as the man famously called, “Augustine of Hippo” (modern-day Algeria). To this great defender of the faith, we owe a tremendous debt of gratitude. Augustine’s spiritual depth and insight shines bright in his timeless works , “The Confessions” and…
“Reimagining the evangelical tradition to include voices that have been obscured isn’t just good for marginalized Christians—it’s good for all Christians.” —Charles Octavius Boothe The expanding of our perspective and the lens in which we see the world can truly be an intimidating prospect. I believe that there are many good-intentioned people who are aware of…
I knew exactly what I needed to do. One of my classmates was in serious trouble for something I knew deep down in my heart he did not do. I was standing only a few feet away from the principal’s office, but it felt as if I stood on the other side of a deep ravine. …
Imagine a place where people can find freedom from being identified by a particular political label. Instead of wondering whether someone is a democrat or republican, liberal or conservative, they are respected and valued simply as being someone who is made in the image of God. What if we began to see one another as…
“When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments.” So, what are they? You know…, those promises you’re thinking about making to yourself right before the end of the year. Whatcha going with this year? …execise a little more? … spend…
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. ” 1 Peter 1:3-4…
“Dear brothers and sisters, pray for us” 1 Thessalonians 5:25Typically, little children appreciate the Christmas season for one thing: Gifts! Sadly, that is true for many grown adults as well! Aware of their emotional bent, we decided we would try to help our young children overcome a bit of their self-focus by having them purchase…