#53: Extreme Obedience

Comedian Flip Wilson became well-known for a single line, uttered by his female character Geraldine whenever she got in trouble. Fans knew the line was coming and would roar with laughter when Geraldine screeched, “The devil made me… Read More

#52: Incidental Greatness

Miss Ivy was a small woman, gray-haired and African-American, with a soft Virginia accent. She worked for many years as hostess in the breakfast room at the Best Western in Colonial Williamsburg. Our family traveled a lot; we’d… Read More

#51: First Step, Prayer

Have you ever made several attempts at a goal, failed repeatedly, gotten frustrated with your lack of success—then realized that you had never once prayed about your plans, never once asked God to guide or bless? How easy… Read More

#50: Glimpsing Glory

One winter morning, Jim and I were driving east across Pennsylvania on our way to a seminar. A severe ice storm the night before had left broken tree branches and downed wires along the way but the roads… Read More

#49: A Feast for Your Soul

Bread. It’s in every country, on every continent, through every era, in some form or other. It’s all through the Bible, from manna (called the “grain of heaven” and “bread of angels” in Psalm 78:24-25), to the Passover’s… Read More

#48: The Beauty of a Cross

At a local jewelry store window, two young women were examining an Easter display of cross necklaces, discussing which was “prettiest.” The people of Jesus’ day would have thought it an odd conversation. To them, there was nothing… Read More

#47: An “Aha!” Moment

One of my favorite things about Bible study is the “Aha!” moment when a new breakthrough comes. When I see a truth I never saw before. When the Holy Spirit lights up a passage that never made sense… Read More

#46: When Blind Eyes See

During my college years, a friend suffered a retinal injury that left him temporarily blind. He wore patches over both eyes for several weeks during which he had to be led around campus. He found amazing ways to… Read More

#45: Blind Faith

I’m a fan of contemporary Christian music, with several favorite artists or bands. One of them is Jeremy Camp. I’ve appreciated his unique witness, and several of his songs speak to me. But one of his latest songs… Read More

#44: Knowing When to Walk Away

Some time ago, a friend confronted me. The uncomfortable exchange ended badly. I couldn’t persuade her that she’d misunderstood a situation. Hours, days, weeks later, I was still going over the conversation in my mind, wondering what more… Read More