Wars and rumors of wars. Persecutions. Plagues. Disasters. I have to admit I’ve been having a bit of a tough time knowing how to pray for as I watch the world churn. And I can’t be the only one. And when I read that “all these are but the beginning of birth pains” (Matthew 24:8), I find little consolation. If all (more…)
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Live As If You’re Dying
The other day I was able to connect with a friend who just finished chemo treatments, only to find out her cancer has a high probability of returning.
“I keep thinking about it, and I have to make myself stop,” she said. “I wonder, should I start videotaping Bible stories to share with my grandchildren? What do I do?” Hers is (more…)
What’s Will Be Your New Year’s Revolution?
As you look back on 2012, ask yourself what set this year apart from, say, 2011 or 2010 or 1994, for that matter. And then ask yourself whether it really matters.
This past year brought a lot of changes in my life. One big change was a greater degree of professional success. But, honestly, that doesn’t matter. What does matter is how (more…)