Category «Discipleship»

My Mother’s Hands

Shortly after my dad passed away in 2013, I was visiting with my mom, and I was taken by surprise when I looked at her hands. Somehow, my mother and her hands had aged when I wasn’t watching. I asked her if I could take a picture of her hands so that I could write …

Merry Christmyths

Any time our culture talks about Jesus, God’s people have an open door to enrich the conversation. As you know, during this holiday season, much will be said about Jesus that is inaccurate. These inaccuracies are not just spoken by the world, but by Christians as well. God’s own children, the “people of the Book,” …

When Christians Disagree

When Christians disagree…do not behave like Paul and Barnabas! That advice might come as a surprise to some of you because you may have repeatedly heard that Paul and Barnabas provide a praiseworthy model for conflict resolution (Acts 15:36-41). It certainly is easy to find such praise heaped upon Paul and Barnabas for the way …

And Yet

Thirty-seven years ago today, on November 20, 1982, the University of Stanford was playing the UC Berkley (Cal) in football. Just four seconds remained in after Stanford kicked a field goal, giving them a 20-19 lead over Cal. The game was all but over. All Stanford had to do was kick-off, make a tackle, and …

My Greatest Command

A little more than 150 years ago, General Robert E. Lee was camped approximately 10 miles from General Stonewall Jackson. Lee sent a message to Stonewall Jackson, informing him that he wanted to meet with him at his convenience. The very next morning, while Lee was eating his breakfast, Jackson appeared at his tent, prepared …