Where Are They?

Where Are They?

They’re everywhere—at restaurants, in schools, at work, in families and even in churches. They’re the same kind of people Jesus asked about in a story that needs to be read more often: “Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of...
Christians and Christmas

Christians and Christmas

I’ve never roasted chestnuts on an open fire, but have enjoyed tree decorating, gift wrapping, sneaky shopping, holiday tunes in the background, families converging, lights twinkling, carolers caroling, and stocking stuffing. But, with all that activity also come the...
We Want Change!

We Want Change!

We Want Change!   I was reading a book written over 400 years ago that talked about “jumping out of the frying pan into the fire.” That mistake is about as older than the saying. We overreact to a bad situation and end up making things worse. There is perhaps no...
God Knows America’s Future

God Knows America’s Future

God Knows America’s Future   As the election draws near Americans feel anxious. We want to know something we cannot know: the future. Turning to popular social media doesn’t help. It makes it worse. Politicians make promises but give no clear answers. Preachers...
What Was—and Is—9/11 About?

What Was—and Is—9/11 About?

What Was—and Is—9/11 About?   Nothing is more effective for rulers than the element of surprise. It is very old. In this episode, we’ll see how one ancient army conquered the most powerful city on earth because no one saw them coming. Then we’ll look at two...