As a young pastor, I fell prey to the most subtle of all temptations – pride. As a result I…
According to Frederick Buechner, a Presbyterian minister and best-selling author, “Compassion is the sometimes fatal capacity for feeling what it…
It’s easy to limit our Christian service to “spiritual” things. You know – Bible studies, choir, fellowship groups with “our…
Misguided zeal undermines the work of the Lord in any number of ways. Not infrequently, it produces unrealistic expectations, which…
When called to confront controversial issues, most of us will be tempted to sacrifice personal integrity in a misguided attempt…
The difference between sanctified ambition and human ambition is simple. Sanctified ambition originates in the heart of the Father and…
Although the crucifixion of Jesus appeared to be a tragic miscarriage of justice, it was not. He was not a…
After their children are grown and gone, many a parent realizes that for all of their good intentions, they have…
We can’t always control our circumstances or what others think about us or how they treat us, but we can…
I believe God is near even when I cannot sense His presence. I believe He loves me even when I…