During my life there have been several “special someones” whose thoughts, insights, and encouragement have shaped my ministry in profound ways. One such someone is G. Campbell... Read More »
How can you tell the difference between an interruption and a divine appointment? What makes one unplanned encounter burdensome and another life-giving?
We might be tempted to say that... Read More »
When we were little, our moms would call after us as we darted out the door to play with our friends: “Remember to look both ways before you cross the street.” And then when we got... Read More »
If we are looking at John 4 through the lens of religion, there is a whole lot wrong with Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time... Read More »
“Will you give me a drink?” (John 4:7-9) If Jesus was in the wrong place – Samaria, and He was there at the wrong time – around noon, then in verse 7 He is certainly asking... Read More »
At about noon, Jesus came to Jacob’s well and sat down to rest (John 4:6). He was tired, alone, and hungry. While He was resting, a woman came to draw water (v.7). What the text does... Read More »
What would the world look like if God’s people – and by people I primarily mean me – truly took note of the irreligious message of Jesus? What if we didn’t merely ask What... Read More »
Even when their foolish words they turned on him,
He did not his disciples send away;
He knew their hearts were foolish, eyes were dim,
And therefore by his side needs must they... Read More »
Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to
the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on
one of the mountains I will tell you... Read More »
As we have been walking with David through one of his great songs, we have seen how he responded to heartache and trial, and how those circumstances drove him to his God. Today we... Read More »