Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid

It was the greatest loss of American life in a non-natural event, an ignominious record that stood until September 11, 2001.* No, it wasn’t the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Oklahoma City, or Atlanta. It happened in the jungles of Guyana. On November 18, 1978, as Congressman Leo Ryan arrived in South America to investigate the … Continue reading Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid →

God’s Eternal Investment

A gunman enters a church and opens fire, killing nine members of a Bible study. A vicious brain tumor robs a family of their precious little girl before she could start kindergarten. A car accident takes two beloved grandparents from their family, eliminating two mainstay godly influences from their grandkids’ lives. A bold pastor is … Continue reading God’s Eternal Investment →

Draw Near: Avoiding the Path of the Prodigal

The Problem Recently I've found myself thinking about the wayward. Like me, you know far too many people with this story. They claim the name of Christ as kids and teens only to graduate from high school and check their so-called faith at the door. They enter the “real world” and show their true stripes. … Continue reading Draw Near: Avoiding the Path of the Prodigal →

Praying for Elected Leaders Is More Important Than You Think

It’s hard to imagine living in a more politically charged climate than this one. The advent of social media and a 24-hour news cycle allows us not only to know what’s going on at any minute of the day but also to offer our opinions about it—opinions that can instantly be read and shared all … Continue reading Praying for Elected Leaders Is More Important Than You Think →