Can I have the spirit of Christ and still feel anger?
That question surfaced recently when a friend found themselves upset with someone they loved—and then just as quickly began to question their own spirituality. In that moment, they wondered if their reaction reflected a failure to be Christlike. Continue reading
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The late R. J. Stevens and his son Tim have done more to elevate the praise of God’s people than any two men I’ve ever known.
But their greatest contribution wasn’t just teaching music, how to beat time, or how to pitch a song. They reminded us of the why and the Who behind our praise. Continue reading
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March Madness ended last night with a gritty, hard-fought battle as the Michigan Wolverines outlasted the UConn Huskies 69–63 to claim the national championship.
It wasn’t pretty.
Neither team shot better than 38%. Turnovers outnumbered assists. Fouls piled up—35 were called, and many more weren’t. Continue reading
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In 1873, famed evangelist Dwight L. Moody was scheduled to preach in Chicago on the very night the great fire broke out.
As chaos spread, people fled for their lives. Buildings burned. Families scattered. Panic ruled the streets.
Moody had every reason to leave. No one would have blamed him. But instead of escaping, he stayed. Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
Well, March is in the history books, and April has arrived. But March Madness is wrapping up this weekend.
I was looking forward to two great games today—Duke vs. Houston, and Purdue vs. Michigan. Continue reading
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With the war in the Middle East, dubbed Epic Fury, its attack on Iran, rising gas prices at home, and conflicts around the globe, it’s easy to become anxious and overly focused on the here and now—on our nation and the kingdoms of this world.
About a month ago, my Facebook friend and preaching colleague, Doy Moyer, shared the following thoughts that offer a much-needed Scriptural perspective: Continue reading
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If you could travel to the International Space Station and spend six months in space, what two personal items would you take—and why? Continue reading
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How would you feel if you were seconds from death—and someone pulled you back to life?
A man caught in a riptide was certain he was about to drown. Panicked and exhausted, he fought the current in vain.
An alert lifeguard spotted him, plunged into the surf, and battled the waves to bring him safely to shore. Continue reading
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With 10 seconds left, the game was over.
Or at least, everyone thought it was.
March Madness.
You don’t have to be a basketball fan to recognize this cultural phenomenon in America. The single-elimination format. The unpredictability. The upsets. The fun of filling out a bracket. Those unforgettable moments. And the annual “One Shining Moment” on championship night. Continue reading
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William Barclay tells a story about British writer Bernard Newman, who once stayed in a Bulgarian peasant’s home. During his visit, the daughter sat quietly, stitching a dress from morning until night.
Curious, Newman asked, “Don’t you ever get tired of that endless sewing?” Continue reading
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