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Restraining Order Against God
A few weeks ago, an Israeli man presented a petition in a local court asking for a restraining order against God. He claimed that the Lord had been particularly unkind to him over the last three...
The Size of Home Plate (and other non-negotiables)
I read a story in social media about a motivational speaker (John Scolinos) who spoke to a large convention of baseball coaches. Apparently, he started his talk by asking how wide the home plate is...
Proud to be a Christian (and an American)
Likely as you read these words, it is July 4th, the celebration of the birth of our nation. In the summer of 1776, the Second Continental Congress met and on July 2nd, they voted on a resolution...
My Cup Overflows
Psalm 23 is an incredible source of comfort for the believer. It makes a number of strong statements of relief and provision. In the context of preparing a table for me in the presence of my enemies...
Panting for God’s Word
Every time I get a nasty cold, I have some problems with my asthma. Inevitably, upon exertion, I start the “asthma pant.” It’s that pursed lips thing that you do trying to suck the last bit of...
Consternation at the Conventions
About the time you will be ready this musing, it will be time for the national political conventions in our country. In my lifetime, I don’t remember a more contentious approach to those events for...
Endless Praise
Every Christian has their favorite devotional. As I glance over at my bookshelf, I see devotionals by Chambers, Foster, Spurgeon, Cowman, Swindoll and Tozer. But my all time favorite is a little...
Looking for Good Leaders
In 1790, Abigail Adams wrote to Thomas Jefferson and said, “These are the hard times in which a genius would wish to live. Great necessities call forth great leaders.” Well, that need is certainly...
It Takes Time
An article in the recent New Tribes Missions newsletter was making a point about how long it takes to complete a modern English language translation of the Bible. Apparently the New International...
Another Olympic Story
Most of us have been enthralled with all the Olympic fever of the last couple of weeks. As the track and field events began, I couldn’t help but think back to the story told in the movie, “Chariots...
Wanted Dead or (and) Alive
“Wanted dead or alive” is the message that often appeared on posters featuring criminals on the loose. Apparently the first wanted posters appeared in England. They featured “outlaws” (criminals who...
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