Some moments of our lives are “fork-in-the-road” moments. Others are moments when we realize that somewhere along the road, there was a fork and we took the wrong path. The divergence was so gradual that we don’t realize until its too late and find ourselves frantically retracing our steps, trying to figure out where we …
It takes about .05 seconds of looking at our world to realize it’s broken. The physical world is broken by illness and destructive forces of nature. Humanity is broken with wars, violence, poverty, injustice, and corruption. If we’re honest with ourselves, we have to admit our own souls are also broken. We are driven by …
It’s Saturday, November 7, 2020. Today, Joseph Biden has been projected as the President-elect of the United States. I foresee much more drama between now and January’s inauguration day but the chances of a Biden presidency are certainly high, if not inevitable. In the current American political climate, victory for either candidate would produce the …
Have you ever been aware of a serious issue that you ignored or underestimated? Maybe it was a weird sound coming from the car engine or a strange change in health. You may have acknowledged that there was a problem but it seemed that time was on your side. Often times, those issues come to …
What impact could stories have? You’ve heard it said, “the pen is mightier than the sword”. Is a story so incendiary to ignite deep and long-lasting social change? The evidence certainly seems to indicate so. The power of storytelling has been harnessed with great effectiveness in numerous cases through the past. Some cases inspire us. …
Is quiet leadership an oxymoron? Can a quiet, reserved person lead? In our current culture, leadership is often associated with a commanding personality and an extroverted aura of authority. This perspective can be seen in how we view politics, business, and even romance. There are doubts that a quiet man can lead his family properly. …
People say that Christianity forces them to abide by too many rules. Christians are commonly viewed as “killjoys” and strict “puritans”, not able to simply live life and enjoy the blessings of living without instituting strict rules and restrictions. However, in a society like ours today, Gospel-centered Christianity offers the most freedom from the law …
There is no doubt that we live in a corrupted world. No one will debate that. Everywhere we look, people are struggling with deep pain, caused by sin, and seeking some way to overcome that pain. In our society, many take this search for healing into the streets and give birth to passionate movements for …
What is Masculinity? This question seems to be central to many of the most spirited public discussions in our culture at this moment. Corporations like Gillette create controversy with their contributions to the discussion, in the form of 90 second social advertising. The rise of angry feminists, references to toxic masculinity, slogans like “#MeToo” and …
Isaiah 9:6 is startling in context. This familiar passage, often quoted during the Christmas season, heralds the coming of a child, the Messiah, to redeem God’s people. We’ve heard the central theme of the chapter before: “for unto us a child is born.” What I find striking is what precedes this declaration. Verses 4 and …
