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How Will It End?
Sometimes people ask if I believe Jesus will return in our lifetime. They’re talking about the second coming of the Lord described in Matthew 24:3–42, Mark 13:3–37, and…
Taking It Personally
A typhoon hits the Philippines, leaving hundreds of thousands homeless, without food and water. A plane crash kills forty-seven in Laos.
I Am Blessed
When I ask people at church how they are doing, I often hear, “I am blessed.” If I press for more information, I learn how they interpret being blessed.
Thanks Giving
People born on February 29 get to celebrate their birthdays once every four years.
Help!
My parents never helped me with my homework. Why? The assumption was, if I paid attention in class and read the chapter, any boy of average intelligence should be able…
How Great Is Our God?
In October 1957, I stared into the night sky to see Sputnik I orbiting the earth. For centuries, exploring the stars had only been a reality in science fiction books.
A Crying Good Time
When I was a kid, I loved to roller-skate around our house. Thirty years later, I might have had inline skates with high-top shoes built on, but not in 1949.
Imaginary Friend
I was born with a vivid imagination. That’s true for everybody. It’s part of our God-given skill to make sense of our strange new world.
Slam Dunk
Out of high school, star basketball player Jeremy Lin couldn't get a college scholarship. Even with his basketball success at Harvard, he wasn't drafted by the NBA.
Driving Force
In my pedal car, I went wherever my little legs would take me. I imagined flying down the highway so fast, I worried about being pulled over.
Talent Is Overrated
Many people think they need to pursue their “giftings”—their natural talents—as if that area of developed expertise proves God’s plan for their lives. I wonder.
What Makes a Birthday Happy?
In a one-room log cabin in 1809, Thomas and Nancy became proud parents of a healthy boy.