The Other America Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Stanford University April 14, 1967 Members of the faculty and members of the student body of this great institution of learning; ladies and gentlemen. Now there are several things that one could talk about before such a large, concerned, and enlightened audience. There are so many problems … Continue reading MLK “The Other America”
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Deception
Manipulation and deception might get you or me what we want when we want it, but at the high cost of relationships with our fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, and others. Reading through the Bible, I’m reminded how the patriarch Jacob became a deceiver by following the example and encouragement of both his father, Isaac (Genesis … Continue reading Deception
After Acts
What happened to Paul after Acts? On the surface, it appears that Luke left Theophilus (Acts 1:1) and other readers hanging by not fully concluding Paul’s life story in Acts 28. "Then he [Paul] stayed two whole years in his own rented house. And he welcomed all who visited him, proclaiming the kingdom of God … Continue reading After Acts
Resolving Conflict
As we gather together this week to celebrate Thanksgiving, we begin the Holiday season that provides significant time with family and friends. For many, however, the extra time with people is not a time of celebration, but of significant stress because of unresolved conflict -- maybe even many years of it. The easy thing, the … Continue reading Resolving Conflict
Victory
As we live on this earth and experience great pain, there are unanswerable questions we all ask and there are heartbreaking burdens we all bear. But, in all our questions and through all our problems, God's great love prevails through the victory Jesus won on the cross in our place. "Because of the Lord’s faithful love … Continue reading Victory
Is Heaven for Real?
I've been thinking a lot about Heaven recently. I've been hearing people talk about it a lot, too. But it seems there are many prevalent misconceptions about what it is. Is Heaven for real?According to the Barna research group, an overwhelming majority of Americans believe that there is a place called Heaven and a Hell, but what people … Continue reading Is Heaven for Real?
Running, climbing, and dancing
Adrianne Haslet-Davis, a professional ballroom dancer, breathes and lives dance. One year ago, she went to the Boston Marathon with her husband, Air Force Captain Adam Davis, to celebrate his safe return from the war in Afghanistan. But 6,500 miles away from the war zone, a bomb went off in their own neighborhood. The bomb severely damaged her left foot … Continue reading Running, climbing, and dancing
All for Love
The high priest (Caiaphas) said to Jesus, “By the living God I place You under oath: tell us if You are the Messiah, the Son of God!” “You have said it,” Jesus told him. “But I tell you, in the future you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the … Continue reading All for Love
Big things come in small packages
Have you ever looked under the Christmas tree to inspect still-wrapped gifts for size and shape and weight? As a child, I used to think, “the bigger, the better.” But over the years, I’ve discovered the wonderful reality that big things come in small packages. In fact, the greatest things come in small packages. This couldn’t … Continue reading Big things come in small packages
The Wonder of Christmas
Christmas time is here Happiness and cheer Fun for all that children call Their favorite time of the year... One of the challenges of Christmas is letting God speak to your soul rather than simply lull you to sleep. The familiarity of Christmas stories, songs, and scriptures can detour your heart down an emotional street, … Continue reading The Wonder of Christmas
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