The answer is: WHO

The answer is: WHO

This will probably sound weird to you, but I sometimes find myself kind of jealous at the chaotic circumstances of Jesus’ disciples following the Resurrection. I mean, sure, last week was horrible, the worst, like a living nightmare. And once they encountered the...
Quintessential 3

Quintessential 3

I once heard someone describe the work of a professional firefighter as days of sheer boredom interrupted by moments of total bedlam. The body’s emergency system introduces huge injections of adrenaline and is just one of the amazingly intricate responses God has...
Waiting Room

Waiting Room

I remember shuffling along on the carpet in stockinged feet, then reaching for a light switch and getting that zingy little shock. As kids in exploration mode (is there any other?) we would check out why we were told not to touch the electrified cow fence at my...
Strength Surrendered

Strength Surrendered

On occasion, life is jarring in its contrasts. Years ago, I was at a funeral home following the deaths of two 23-year-olds. In the foyer were family and friends of each of these young people. In the chapel to the left was the family of a vibrant young Christian girl,...
The Coast is Clear – for Now

The Coast is Clear – for Now

Which is more ominous to a parent – kids making too much noise or kids making no noise? (Parents interviewed have unanimously said the ‘no noise’ is far more alarming). Have you ever encountered a situation where, for you, silence wasn’t ‘golden’? (calling for your...
The Song Things of Earth

The Song Things of Earth

Dust. Enlivened dust. Invigorated, oxygenated, ennobled dust. That is our origin and that is our ultimate end.  And yet! We have been deliberately and meticulously fashioned from this lowly genesis and molded by our Creator God into His very Image! And lovingly chosen...