The Hope of Heaven This year I turned 50 years old and it’s got me thinking a lot about heaven. When I was a teenager I never thought much about the future.  I felt invincible and I lived in the prese...  Read More

Do you ever think about the word “Christ”? It's not Jesus’ last name. Jesus’ beloved disciple, John, compels us here to believe in Jesus as the “Messiah,” synonymous with “Christ.” What does that mean...  Read More

The Bible often tells us to do things we would likely not do without being told. Being patient in tribulation goes against our normal inclinations. Being constant in prayer requires constant effort. B...  Read More

My youngest son, Luke, is completely blind. He has eyes, but they do not see. However, he’s just like any other kid who loves to laugh, play, and do fun things.A few months back our family began going...  Read More

This is what the Lord said to Abraham when Abraham questioned, and Sarah laughed, after the Lord told him that he and Sarah (who were way past childbearing age) would have a son a year from then. It m...  Read More

Today my 7-year-old daughter asked me a question; “How has God always been there?” As we discussed this her response kept coming back to, “But I don’t understand.” We continued to talk, and I explaine...  Read More