Faith First Responders

Twenty years ago today, Jan and I watched along with the rest of our nation the horror of 9/11 unfolding on our television screen. The terrorist attack was one of the most successful military operations in history conducted by a band of terrorists against the most...

Drowned in Assumptions

In some ways, I am more concerned with people who say “Don’t worry about it” or “You are overacting” than I am about who or what is causing the concern. In human history we have demonstrated an astounding ability to dismiss an emerging negative spiritual reality until...

Transforming Trojan Horses

Trojan horses filled with a variety of deceptions have been created and rolled into the center of our churches, communities, and institutions of culture. At first, there was a sense of excitement for those who were carried inside the horse. They felt they were on a...

Supernatural Intervention

I have been having dreams of late that reveal supernatural interventions from Heaven in the affairs of nations. Last night was the most dramatic dream yet. What I saw caused me to gasp in my sleep. My gasp was so strong that I was awakened.  I don’t have...
The Flavor of Favor

The Flavor of Favor

A few years ago, our daughter created a series of greeting cards. One of her cards is called “Grace Cake.” It is an illustration of a cake with a piece removed. The wording under the image reads, “Grace Cake (the flavor of favor).” Since the cards are no longer...

A Time Like No Other

I have lived a long time. Over half of those years, I spent serving in some form of leadership within the Church. I have never seen the depth of division I now see among people of faith. This division is not over eternal issues like the divinity of Jesus Christ or Him...