God’s Way Often Seems Crazy

God’s Way Often Seems Crazy

Sometimes, we read the Bible as if it’s all about us, as if we’re the main character and God exists to help us with whatever is keeping us from what we want. I’ve heard this many times when it comes to the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho. “Jericho” ends up...
The Fall: An Offense to Reason

The Fall: An Offense to Reason

A doctor friend developed prostate cancer. I texted him, “Praying for your surgery tomorrow—for great success!” My friend responded, “Thank you. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit to being pretty fatalistic and despondent right now. I’m having a really hard time...
The Four Keys to Living an Abundant Life

The Four Keys to Living an Abundant Life

There once was a family living in Bethany, near the Mount of Olives. They were two sisters and a brother: Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. They loved Jesus, and Jesus loved them. Once, when Jesus was away on a journey, Lazarus got critically ill. His sisters hurriedly sent...