On the Night Stand (Select)
Groucho Marx once said, “Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.” Amen to that! I get asked all the time what I am reading, and so I thought I would share with you the last few books that I…
Eight Thoughtful Resurrections Proofs
Luke, the physician turned historian, lays out the resurrection account with captivating simplicity. Read it carefully from the twenty-fourth chapter of his first historical narrative: But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found…
Munus Triplex and the Crucifixion
The geography was made for the moment. Caesarea Philippi, located 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee, was a place of unusual significance. No mere spot on the road, this city had been built up by Philip II, the son of Herod the Great. In honor of Caesar Augustus…
The Narrow Path: A Palm Sunday Poem
I have wandered while on the narrow path Toward the Eastern Gate The trail donkey and Master took To a crucified man's fate I imagined the waving fronds "Hosanna" wafting all around The trail donkey and Master took Through spontaneous pomp and sound I have wondered while on that narrow…
Slapping Down Those Tiny Devils
In glorious Minnesota, where I live, the days are getting longer, the sun feels warmer, and the birds are singing. Spring is upon us and our beloved land is thawing. But with this warmth also comes the dreaded mosquitos and the ensuing war we wage against each one. Yet this…
Take Note of the Little Things, Again
Endless are the times when the cares of the heart are many. That is why one helpful encouragement, found in Psalm 94:19, is so worthy of your attention. Read it carefully: When the cares of my heart are many, Your consolations cheer my soul. Webster tells us that “consolation” has…