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With the Omicron variant spreading, it doesn’t seem that COVID will be over for a long time. So keep getting vaccinated, washing your hands, wearing masks, and…
“I wouldn’t run unless something was chasing me.” That’s what I used to say. But now, as I’m approaching my fiftieth birthday, I realize that something is…
The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to…
Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-23 Recently, I read a couple of articles in Baptist press about the American fascination with vampires and zombies (and I’ll add ghosts to…
Much confusion exists concerning the meaning of distress signals. The traditional SOS has been misunderstood to mean “Send Out Succor,” “Save Our Ship,” and “Save Our Souls.” …
Dear Friend, These days, everybody’s schedule is busy, so I appreciate the moments you’re taking to read this right now. You’ve probably heard that self-care is an…
“Pray for my wife who’s on a ventilator,” says a family friend. “We are standing on God’s promises and believing God for a miracle. We know that…
If your church has been around a while, it probably has hoarding disorder. We all know that individuals can have this diagnosable condition–but did you know that…
“Word on the street,” declared the shepherds, “is the Savior is here!” After angels proclaimed the heavenly news and the herdsmen found the holy family in the…
This past week when I was in Richmond for a denominational conference, I met my son for lunch on campus at VCU, where he is a student.…
Emotional Contagion: Helping Love Go Viral
With the Omicron variant spreading, it doesn’t seem that COVID will be over for a long time. So keep getting vaccinated, washing your hands, wearing masks, and…
Renewed Day by Day
“I wouldn’t run unless something was chasing me.” That’s what I used to say. But now, as I’m approaching my fiftieth birthday, I realize that something is…
When God Speaks
The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to…
All Things New
Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-23 Recently, I read a couple of articles in Baptist press about the American fascination with vampires and zombies (and I’ll add ghosts to…
My Help Comes From the Lord
Much confusion exists concerning the meaning of distress signals. The traditional SOS has been misunderstood to mean “Send Out Succor,” “Save Our Ship,” and “Save Our Souls.” …
An Open Letter About Self Care and Small Groups
Dear Friend, These days, everybody’s schedule is busy, so I appreciate the moments you’re taking to read this right now. You’ve probably heard that self-care is an…
When “Standing on the Promises” Leads to a Fall
“Pray for my wife who’s on a ventilator,” says a family friend. “We are standing on God’s promises and believing God for a miracle. We know that…
Does Your Church Have Hoarding Disorder?
If your church has been around a while, it probably has hoarding disorder. We all know that individuals can have this diagnosable condition–but did you know that…
Word on the Street: Christmas, Fact or Fiction?
“Word on the street,” declared the shepherds, “is the Savior is here!” After angels proclaimed the heavenly news and the herdsmen found the holy family in the…
An Open Ear
This past week when I was in Richmond for a denominational conference, I met my son for lunch on campus at VCU, where he is a student.…
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