Kristina dropped me off at the airport for a flight to Oakland last month. She was coordinating a medical clinic in Mexico for the weekend. I was traveling to California for Jon Riley’s ordination service, a family dinner, a pastor’s meeting, and a hike. We arrived early so I could enjoy the…

Late one afternoon last month, I returned from my office exhausted. I tried to take a quick nap, but my left shoulder began to throb, making sleep impossible. I had hurt it lifting weights or sleeping in the wrong position. I wanted to have my physical therapist friend Steve take a look at it.

On a cold December evening, the fire in our fireplace was burning down, so I stepped out our patio door and lifted a pecan log out of a nearby wheelbarrow. As I walked back in toward our fireplace, I felt a sharp sting in my ring finger. I threw the log on the embers, which burst into flames.

I have enjoyed studying the lives of several of our presidents. Each of them possessed character qualities that impress me. In light of our recent election, I want to mention some of these qualities.

Our Founding Fathers had many political disagreements. John Adams, Thomas Jefferson,…

I have been praying for the Lord to shine light on our political candidates so we can make wise judgments when we vote. Recently, I’ve been tempted to say “That’s enough Lord. We’ve seen enough!” I remind myself Jesus is the head over all rulers and authorities…

I was talking with a friend with a large ministry who has many opportunities and challenges. I asked him what he does to stay in shape. He told me he eats healthy, works hard, and sleeps well. Those are all good things, but I encouraged him to take time to get regular exercise…