I have been a Christian for 32 years and in that time, I have never heard worship described as entertainment. I have, in fact, heard the opposite. Don’t we want to push the idea of … Read More
Toppling Pride
God is serious about the sin of pride. When He graciously gives the laws He wants His people to live by, He looks into the future and sees that they will refuse to listen. He … Read More
I’ve Never…
Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the … Read More
The Result, Not the Intent
Did you ever wonder why one side of a piece of aluminum foil was shinier than the other? (If you wondered that, you may also have wondered which side goes down and which side goes … Read More
As the Waters Cover the Sea
What would the world look like if every drop of water was removed? That was a project undertaken by the folks over at Python Maps. By using data from topography as well as bathymetry (water … Read More
Beyond the Ladder
OSHA is serious about ladders. Since 90,000 people end up in the emergency room from ladder-related injuries every year, their caution is warranted. They lay out every detail about weight limits, angles, and minimum clear … Read More
Fountains of Life
It was in middle school that I came to see that not all friendships were equally good for me. That’s a tough lesson to learn. One friend stood out as especially life-draining. Lunchtime conversation was … Read More
Doctors in Wheelchairs
Tom Pisano did not enter college with a plan to become a doctor. At age 19, he suffered an injury while skiing that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Through his treatments and rehabilitation, … Read More
The Inverted Mystery
Imagine a meeting of TV executives where writers pitch the following idea: a murder mystery series where we give away all the details of the mystery in the very beginning… the audience will not only … Read More
As We Pray for Peace
The events of the last ten days show the need for God’s people to pray earnestly for peace in this world. While you may hear many kinds of prayers from many different perspectives, our aim … Read More