The Missionary God

As Jesus’ disciples made their way up the eastern slope of Mt. Zion toward the magnificent temple mount, they must have felt a sense of exhilaration about approaching that familiar but still great place. It was, after all, the symbol of everything Jewish—that monument that evoked remembrances of the covenant God and His glory. But READ MORE

What My Eyes Long For: A Reprise

For the past few months I have deeply embedded myself within the pages of Psalm 119. I love what I’m reading. For too many years I have zipped through it, typically striving to get the Bible read in a year, thereby really flying over some pieces so quickly that I never truly survey what is READ MORE

A Prayer for America

Father, It is the National Day of Prayer. Millions of us Americans will be crying out to you. We should do this everyday, however. Forgive me for failing to consider that. As you look upon us you must be pleased. We are no doubt a special people. Your hand of mercy has been upon us READ MORE