Posted in August 2012

Good Samaritan and Me

Good Samaritan and Me

Writhing on the ground from a fall, I happened upon a middle-aged man and woman who had fallen into the street during rush hour. Cars zoomed pass narrowly avoiding making the couple tragic road kill. I stopped just shy of them, turned on my emergency flashers and asked what had happen and if they needed … Continue reading

Apologetic Character

Apologetic Character

Apologetics is the rational case for Christianity through offering arguments and/or evidence for its truth, defending it against objections, and responding to competing claims.  1 Peter 3:15 says “in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense (literally give apologetic) to anyone who asks you for a reason for … Continue reading

Work of Art

Work of Art

Colorful yet indiscriminate scribbles on construction paper.  These were the priceless works of art that “Papa” hung all around his workshop.  My wife’s grandfather was a tough yet tender man who loved, more than anything, his sweet granddaughter.  Because of that, he also loved the masterpieces she produced just for him.  They weren’t special as … Continue reading

How Love Works

How Love Works

For over a decade, I have been wrong about love. My journey began in college. No longer satisfied (and even disgusted) by the “feelings-based” definitions of love, I sought, read and processed with many friends trying to define the word love. Nothing has more characterized my preaching, teaching and ministry than what I believed to … Continue reading

Missing the Point

Missing the Point

“How far is too far?” When I served in youth ministry, inevitably I would get this question from a brave teenager wanting to know about sex before marriage. While I did not want to discourage a genuine desire on their part to know how to remain righteous in their physical relationships with the opposite sex, … Continue reading