A man and a woman were involved in a car crash and both of their cars were demolished. After their cars came to a grinding halt, both of them miraculously walked out from their cars, neither one of them were hurt in any way.
After both of them crawled out of their cars the women said, [...]
Ever since my oldest daughter was three I’ve been coaching my daughter’s soccer teams. I signed up to take an intensive two month course to receive what is called a “D license” which would enable me to coach my daughter’s regional travel teams. The United States Youth Soccer Association offers national licensure for coaches, with [...]
When the philosopher Blaise Pascal died, someone found a shriveled piece of paper hidden in the lining of his coat. Evidently he had been carrying that small piece of paper around for eight years.
Pascal is known for what has been called “Pascal’s Wager,” the idea that when a person decides not to become a Christian [...]
I read the story of Adele Gaboury, a woman not unlike many of our neighbors.
“It can never be said that Adele Gaboury’s neighbors were less than responsible. When her front lawn grew hip-high, they had a local boy mow it down. When her pipes froze and burst, they had the water turned off. When the [...]
Black holes, many astronomers believe, are big holes in the universe that act like giant vacuum cleaners sucking whatever gets close enough to its immense gravitational pull.
Black holes suck into their gravitational field small things like dust, meteors, and household pets, as well as large things like planets and stars. Astronomers believe the gravitational pull [...]
Years ago I stumbled across this little parable called “The Bike Ride.” I’ve never been able to track down its author. Over the years, whenever I find my faith wavering or begin having trouble trusting where God is taking me, I always think of this story.
I thought it might encourage you today, so here it [...]
One of the problems with the word “Christian” is despite its wide use in our culture it is not a real popular term in the Bible. In fact, it only occurs three times in the entire New Testament. It never crossed Jesus’ lips. Paul never used it. In fact, on every occasion when it does [...]
In his classic novel, Of Human Bondage, Somerset Maugham describes how the central character Philip fights off the attraction he feels towards a woman he shouldn’t be involved with. Afterwards, his drinking buddy, McAlister, comments:
“You seem to be a contented slave of your passions.”
“A slave because I can’t help myself, but not a contented one,” laughed Philip.
While [...]
I need you to help me commit a murder.
Grab your weapon of choice, a pair of gloves and a shovel, and the steely determination to go against everything you’ve ever been taught and let’s take a walk.
Here’s our victim: a word.
What is it? Nine letters. Two vowels. Seven consonants.
“Christian.”
I’ve grown to detest that word for [...]
I’ve found that if I don’t get away about once a month and “clear my head” by refocusing and reprioritizing what’s on my plate, I go nuts. I mean that. With all the demands I put on myself as well as the things thrown at me by others, I’ve learned that if I ignore this [...]
