Our Christian Condition

Our Christian Condition

In our dear Christian faith, we learn that going to church and sharing the experience of worshipping God together is wonderful; that opening the Bible at any time and mining the riches of God’s very words is divine; that, most astonishing of all, from the inception of...
Faithful Friends

Faithful Friends

One inspiring brother in Christ recently shared with me about the nearly unbearable difficulties of his journey over the past ten years, even as he spoke of how much his love for Jesus had grown during that time. Now, as I reflect back on what he said, I feel for the...
How To Handle A Closed Gate

How To Handle A Closed Gate

Sometimes, I feel like a racehorse waiting for some gate to burst open so I can run around the track for God. But it just won’t open. My enthusiasm is there, but many parts of this life in Christ don’t move ahead like I think they should. Then I read, “In their...
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,...
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...