

4. Why Daniel Wasn't At the Party of the Year
It was the night of the big party. Anyone who wanted to be part of the in-crowd was there. Whether you were there for the festivities,...


2 It's Time to Stop Playing "Simon Says" with the Secular Culture
A few weeks ago, Jamie and I spent the day with some friends who have little kids. We played all kinds of games, including a rousing...


1. What's the Big Deal About a Little Taste?
What’s the big deal about a little taste? Who is it going to hurt? I mean, the food looks AMAZING. Who would blame us for simply eating...


Choosing Joy
Have you ever noticed that some Christians seem to be unhappy about everything? Whatever the circumstances, they are miserable. They are...


How can we follow Jesus' command to love our enemies while still speaking God’s truth?
One of the great questions of our time is, "How can we follow Jesus' command to love our enemies while still speaking God’s truth?" In...


She Needs Jesus
I almost couldn’t believe what my eyes were seeing. I’d driven past the house a thousand times (at least). Because Jamie and I live in...


Step Away From the Book
Have you ever watched a movie or television show and been tempted to read the book the story on which it was based? That happened to me...


I Haven't Changed My Mind
It was over twenty-five years ago and I was teaching at a Christian retreat. We were teaching children's church when one of the other...


And Then I Remembered!
Have you ever heard a song that left you totally wrecked? Maybe you were driving or sitting in a waiting room, and out of the blue, a...


God Did Not Forget
A few weeks ago, I shared how finding out termites were chewing on my house ruined my perfect day. Thankfully, we caught it early...






