Perspectives

There are two types of glimpses we have: one we can control and one we can’t. First, let me mention the latter. We can’t control the fact that this present world is fallen. That was decided long before we got here. Paul tells us that the world

This post might seem a little extreme or a bit out there, but bear with me as I try to make a general point. There is also some practical application for all of us. We all get lulled to sleep in our daily lives. We get up

When we have a tragedy like last week’s killing of police officers in Dallas, TX, it’s easy to look at the bleak side of America. It’s easy to point to episodes like this and say that our country is going down the tubes. We have to be

The week of July 4th is a good occasion to reread the Declaration of Independence. It should be required reading for all present and aspiring citizens to remind us of the importance of that day. Fifty-six men from thirteen colonies signed their names at the end of

A recent Twitter post of my own spurned a more in-depth blog post. We all have pet peeves—things that just keep happening and absolutely drive us crazy. Here are a few of mine in no particular order. Some are just for fun and some are more serious.

While I was working in my yard the other day, a man came walking by carrying his Bible. I’d seen him a few times before on Wednesdays and assumed he was walking to his church. The man stopped and asked if he could talk to me. He

Nearly 300 people were gunned down at the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. I’ve visited this place a couple of times while on Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota with our ministry partner there. That place and people have never been the same. Now, another massacre has

I think many Christians, due to fear, are avoiding taking a loving stand for what they believe. They want to be liked and would rather not have a confrontation. Well, I want it both ways. I am compelled to stand up for what I believe in, but