The light still shines

The light still shines

I’m no doctor and am known to be a tad squeamish about all things medical, but I can’t help wondering what bodily systems were activated inside the disciples last week. They stood by as Jesus was betrayed – by one of their very own! They helplessly watched as...
Joy beyond joy

Joy beyond joy

A lot of ministries and businesses begin all starry-eyed with the vision of what they could become. Tons of energy gets poured into these ventures, often led by visionaries who see ten years into the future (with not one obstacle or problem considered). These projects...
Faith like a child

Faith like a child

When calamity of some description strikes near our loved ones, or where some of our loved ones might have been affected, we want news. News that they are all right. News that they are safe. The hours between first hearing of the ‘event’ and finally hearing from loved...
Ready or not, here we go!

Ready or not, here we go!

If you’re going whitewater rafting, you want to be sure you have someone with you who is well experienced with the sport and can likely keep you from dying. If you’re going on an African safari, it helps to have a guide who knows the terrain and is not easily...
Christian Living 101

Christian Living 101

I recently had occasion to be assistant in an Intro Computer Class. There were nine students confronting three simultaneous obstacles: non-English speaking, unfamiliar with a keyboard, and unfamiliar with computer usage/lingo. The ninety-minute class went quickly...