A Good Read

A Good Read

I love a good read. My definition of a good read: Any book that edifies by means of learning, enjoyment, or relaxation in a way that draws me closer to God. Olympian Eric Liddell said, “When I run, I feel [God’s] pleasure.” If I may borrow the phrase, When...
Do Dogs Go to Heaven?

Do Dogs Go to Heaven?

My chocolate lab, Tracker, saw an owl the other evening. Now he thinks everything’s an owl. He’s dreaming by my chair-side now—of a dozen owls, going by the commotion of his four paws.  Dogs dream of owls. People dream of destinies. Dogs have souls—a mind, a will,...
Living on Holy Spirit Time

Living on Holy Spirit Time

As Christians, we’re designed to live on Holy Spirit time. Too often, though, we live on the world’s time, trying to attend to all our details apart from God. Then we get frustrated when we can’t complete our checklists.  All the while, God paves the way for anything...
Sigh For God Alone

Sigh For God Alone

I was talking to a friend the other day about the state of affairs in this world; specifically, the events you hear about that cause you to shake your head and wonder, How can the world survive this? For emphasis, I added: “It’s not a good thing. That’s for...
Shine Your Light

Shine Your Light

Jesus said, “You are the light of the world”(Mt 5:14). That is one great privilege. That is one great responsibility. So by all means, shine your light today. Don’t let life’s pressing circumstances keep it hidden anymore. Shine your light. When times get dark in this...