I have often been asked by young people considering becoming missionaries what they will “need” in order to get into full-time work. Of course, they are usually thinking in terms […]
Top Ten Reasons Why Christianity is # 1
#10 – Don’t need special clothing or haircut to be a member. #9 – No killing of others necessary. #8 – Men and women equal. #7 – No special perks […]
Things That Change
She’s lived in the same house for over forty years. I suppose that’s why it is so difficult for my wife to lose her mother to illness and advanced age. […]
While the World Perishes
I was going through my pictures from the trip to Israel. Sorting, identifying – you know, the type of thing necessary to keep the memory of that wonderful experience alive. […]
The Advantage of Adult Conversion
As a Christian parent, my prayer has always been that my children come to Christ as soon as possible. This they have all done and I am thankful, but as […]
My Retirement Prayer
I have finally found a worthy goal for my old age. Ever since I’ve turned fifty, two years ago, my mailbox has been inundated with “senior” advertising. Everything from time-shares […]
The Goodbye Girl
Her mother remembers that even before Julia was born, she was kicking to get out. Today as she leaves for Marine boot camp, we shared another of the many “good-byes” […]
Veiled Religion
The ongoing controversy over accommodating Muslim women wearing various head coverings is more debate over religious statements than demonstrating true spirituality. As many Islamic scholars have pointed out, veils are […]
To Be Happy Again
“How happy are the people whose God is the Lord”, David commented during the zenith of his reign as the king of a nation whose heart and soul were devoted to […]