Reflections on Suffering
The great Apostle Peter once wrote, "Therefore, let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good" (1 Peter 4:19). Clearly Peter understood two very important things: when we do the will of God suffering may come (contrary to the whole health…
Four Needs for Moving Toward Jesus
John 15:8 offers a succinct word about the legitimacy of discipleship. Jesus says, "By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples." But what is the fruit of discipleship---the fruit of which Jesus speaks? Is it having all kinds of knowledge…
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…