In The Chosen[1], there's a scene at the end of season one where the disciples have lost track of Jesus somewhere in Samaria and go looking for him. They finally find him underneath an ox cart, repairing a broken axle. Although the scene is an embellishment on what’s recorded in the Gospels, it is true to the character of Jesus that we see recorded there. I love this picture of Him. God became a man. This fact is extraordinary by any definition. But the ‘God became’ part can

That Sinking Feeling… We’ve all felt it. That heavy, suffocating feeling that we have messed up too many times, that we are falling short, and that we are, ultimately, a failure. In those quiet moments of despair, our deepest flaws and fears loom larger than life, leaving us feeling completely powerless to change our course. But it is precisely in our weakest moments that Jesus meets us with a love that is profoundly intimate. In Luke 22:32, He speaks words of extraordinary

"Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full." ~ Jesus, John 16:24 Humans are needy people. Every time we pray, it’s to ask for something. At times, we can feel like God must get tired of such needy people – always coming with requests. We can even find ourselves feeling guilty about it – sorry about needing His provision… again, needing His help and strength… again, or His forgiveness… again. Relax. Jesus told us it wou

Without landmarks, humans can’t walk in a straight line. Try this: Take someone to a park or a meadow, put a blindfold on them, and ask them to walk for as long as they can in a straight line. Then watch what happens. Invariably, when we can't see an external focal point—a landmark, like a mountain top, a sun, a moon, our insides take over and there's something inside us that won't stay straight. Jan Souman, a research scientist in Germany, co-wrote a paper last year about th

The heartfelt prayer that George Washington personally prayed on his inauguration day stands as a powerful moment in American history, reflecting the values and hopes that shaped the nation’s foundation. His words, spoken on April 30, 1789, reveal a young nation that was founded on Faith in God. Today, his prayer is a stark reminder that a healthy democracy depends on citizens who respect laws and work together despite differences. In an era marked by political division, Wash

Everybody knows that Fathers love inane humor - that's why they're called Dad Jokes. In honor of Father's Day, stock up on a fresh batch of laughs to try out on your kids... Dinner Jokes… What did the cake say to the gangster? “Ya wanna piece o’ me?” Why was the strawberry spread too thin? He got into a jam. What kind of berries are always sad? Blue berries. Where do lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers go for fun? To a salad bar. Why did the crumb cake go to the doctor? It was fe

Holding it Together Since the 1930’s physicists have known that the atoms that make up everything around us are held together by electromagnetic force, which causes negatively and positively-charged particles to attract one another. Opposites attract--like charges repel each other. This has created a puzzle for physicists. Atoms are composed of a positively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively-charged electrons. The nucleus receives its positive charge from protons, but

{Memorial Day tribute} A Tribute to America's Fallen Defenders on Memorial Day Memorial Day invites us to pause and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives defending the United States. It's good for us to remember that this day is more than just a long weekend or the start of summer; it is a solemn reminder of their sacrifice, courage, and the cost of our freedom. On Memorial Day we honor America’s fallen defenders and keep their memories alive. The Origins of Memo

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I wrote this poem years ago as a tribute to my beautiful wife, Laura, the mother of our four incredible kids. Our girls are now amazing moms themselves... Life happens in a heartbeat. Thank God for the amazing moms who help us in the journey! Posting this has become a small Mother's Day tradition. Happy Mom's Day to all the mothers we love! Our Life Don’t cry too much for passing years For want of soothing children’s tears To patch the wounds from stumbling slips or feel a k

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Maybe you’ve felt it… that feeling that screams ‘No, don’t you dare!’ The crushing self-doubt that loudly accuses, “You can’t enter there.” The thought paralyzes you… The idea of approaching a pure, Holy God, who knows your past, sees it all —who could annihilate you in an instant. Of venturing into His presence —His celestial throne room—with all of this past , this guilt —this shame … it terrifies you. But then, you sense it… the presence of a Spirit that once brooded