An Unexpected Gift
Picture Christmas morning. As a matter of fact. Picture yourself as a child on Christmas morning. This will add a sense of wonder. You spot a beautifully wrapped box under the tree with your name on it. The wrapping is exquisite, and clearly someone spent time making this special. The size and weight suggest something…
The Basket Case
“Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross” ~ Colossians 2:14 In 1844, a young German scholar named Constantine Tischendorf visited St. Catherine’s Monastery in the Sinai desert. When in the library, he noticed a basket…
The DMZ of Disputable Matters: Breaking the Standoff
The Korean Demilitarized Zone is undoubtedly one of the world’s most heavily fortified borders. It is a constant reminder of a conflict frozen in time. A conflict where two nations that share history, language, and heritage remain locked in perpetual standoff. Families are divided. Resources drain into defense. The real tragedy, however, is that they…
Missed Opportunities
“But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.” ~ Genesis 19:26 Men love fall. Often, they absolutely cannot wait to turn the calendar over to October and November. This isn’t because of Starbuck pumpkin promotions, Thanksgiving, or football. Well, come to think of it. That could be part…
A Lizard and a Person Walk in a Church
Hypothetical situations are fun to imagine. As adults, these situations are often regarded as frivolous, useless, and frankly, child’s play. However, even the childish ones can tell you much about yourself and others. For instance, the following classic children’s question can help you and others find what you value the most: “If you were the…
Doomscrolling for Faith
Doomscrolling ~ “the action of continually scrolling through and reading depressing or worrying content on a social media or news site, especially on a phone.” Many phones now have an option for their owners to see how long they have used their phone in a day. This setting is typically called “screentime,” and this phenomenon has become a…
Making Footpaths
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” ~ Galatians 6:9 Kids cutting class is sometimes the reality of a public school teacher’s day. They may skip and hide on campus or may brave the outside world. When the students do this, they…
Freedom, Edification, and the Mind of Christ
“All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.” ~ 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 The Apostle Paul once wrote that “all things are lawful for me.” Taking this verse and running with it could surely get you into trouble. It should make…
Finding Strength in a Life You Didn’t Choose: Thoughts from a Single Christian
By Bob Wheatley I never asked for singleness to last this long. If you had told me five, ten years ago that I’d still be walking this road, I probably would’ve laughed—or panicked. I always thought marriage would come easily for me. My parents had seemed to figure things out. I am also oldest among…
Small Beginnings: God and Normal People
Many who know me know that track and field is an important component of my life and story. I did well for myself and even earned a scholarship to do the sport in college. But, I did not always see that this opportunity would arise. I was a athlete who never considered myself as naturally…
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