I read somewhere that faith is more along the lines of a trampoline than a solid foundation. The Christian life is simply an invitation to jump. I like that, and I don’t like that. Trampolines scare me. I love the reckless abandon that will overcome you. Let’s face it–anyone who says ...
Read More »Is Weakness A Gift?
Paul’s name would never make a list of weaklings … As Saul, he was an unrepentant executor of Christians. After his dramatic conversion, which included temporary blindness, the tent-maker’s life was filled with trials and sufferings—enough to make the most stout-hearted man turn back from serving God. Paul himself admitted ...
Read More »Is Your Prayer Your Problem?
Is it possible that we actually cripple ourselves with our own prayers? Now, just hear me out … I am a veteran teacher in the public school classroom. I took my position very seriously. I knew God had placed me in the battle to represent Him to our nation’s children. I ...
Read More »Control: Who Do You Want to Have It?
The most recent incident of gun violence has, once again, put the topic of gun control in the headlines. Two ideologies are duking it out, so to speak, over the best way to get control of this problem. It’s curious to me that though few of us like to be ...
Read More »Lane Ends, Merge Right
Two roads diverged … and I chose the one that ended! Last week, I was driving to Nashville, Tennessee, and I was abruptly forced to change my route. Right in front of me stood a flashing sign that read: “Lane ends merge right.” Now, I was pretty certain of my path. ...
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