This is Paul, sent as an apostle through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead. The others in God’s family who are with me send … Continue reading A shorter take on Galatians 1
Sometimes it takes a while to see a blessing
The worst year of my dad’s schooling came in the seventh grade. This was in the late 1930s in rural East Texas. It took him 60 years to see the … Continue reading Sometimes it takes a while to see a blessing
Some songs just grab you, like ‘City On Our Knees’ for me
I usually listen to music as I work — instrumental when writing or reading, a variety when doing email and other stuff. It’s usually in the background of my consciousness, … Continue reading Some songs just grab you, like ‘City On Our Knees’ for me
Friendships can change lives
I’m thinking of a friend today — Clarence. He became my friend more than 30 years ago, and this relationship changed me. Clarence is one of the neatest people I … Continue reading Friendships can change lives
Getting the Bible right
We might expect an atheist to say this: “In what peace and concord would men have lived if the Gospel had never been heard of in the world!” But those … Continue reading Getting the Bible right
A sad but true story of politics gone wrong
The Final Days, by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, is a magnificent book retelling a very sad tale, with details from the key sources. It does not demean President … Continue reading A sad but true story of politics gone wrong
We should all say: ‘I have sinned’
Why is Good Friday a big deal? Because of people like David (the biblical one) and the rest of us. Shortened 2 Samuel 12 – the thing David did (adultery … Continue reading We should all say: ‘I have sinned’
