https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxMWv7G1P8Q We remember "Jonah and the Whale," but I'm intrigued by another much lesser character- An itty-bitty worm. "So Jonah was very grateful for the plant. But as morning dawned…
Is Revenge Really Sweet?
There is a pernicious seed that is programed into the heart of almost every man. We see it in movies, books and even short 30 second commercial storylines. It’s revenge.…
I love you. I must be going.
You can measure one's faith by their ability to move on. Jesus encountered many people who fawned and queried Him, looking to work out some kind of bargain, complete with…
I’ll Eat the Red Stuff
“Give that uh…. RED STUFF!” And on top of that, he got a nickname: Edom, meaning “red.”
Why Your Character Still Matters
In 1996, when I was an editor at LifeWay, I spent a handful of days in the hospital. It was a difficult. I’d never spent a night in the…
Talking to Strangers
One of the great blessings in my marriage is this: My wife knows how to mingle. I just tag along. I’m not much a talker. As much as I’ve prayed for it, the…
That Click
Throughout most of the story, he is simply waiting for “the click” and that momentary ephemeral peace he craves.
Everybody Needs a Good Best Friend
Isn’t it inspiring when we see Forrest Gump running through the battlefield as bombs explode carrying his pal Bubba? We have to smile when we hear those simple, loving words,…