Of Living Stones

Of Living Stones

Imagine a university needs, say, a dedicated sciences building. An architect is hired to design it with all the latest technology, but to be in keeping with the overall style of the other buildings on campus. The drawings are approved and work begins. First, there’s...

Tick, tick, tick

Alarm clocks jar us from slumber to announce the time. Wall clocks silently display the same. Wrist watches and cell phones can provide that information, too. For approximate time, one can count on the rooster strutting around the neighbor’s yard to perform this task....
By Kingdom Standards

By Kingdom Standards

As Jesus prepared to go public with his ministry, he needed followers to train. Against all approved leadership protocol, he chose for himself twelve anti-heroes, individuals conspicuously lacking in heroic qualities. What did he discern upon meeting these men? Was it...
Beyond All Measuring

Beyond All Measuring

One step at a time. That’s a familiar motto. It applies to so many things beyond just encouraging a baby to walk (although each one of those early, wobbly steps is momentous and to be celebrated). Professional and Olympic athletes make crazy sacrifices to achieve...
The Impossible Become Easy

The Impossible Become Easy

Few words of Scripture cause more heart-stirring than the final ones in Matthew’s Gospel when Jesus tells his disciples to ‘go and make disciples of all the nations.’ And he gives this order based not on the sinless perfection or spiritual maturity of his disciples...