The date was June 5, 1967. I was only 13 years old, but I remember that day as if it were yesterday. I was visiting my grandparents in Virginia, watching …
His Ways Are Not My Ways
Has anyone ever told you, “Be careful what you pray for”? Someone offered me that advice the first week I received Jesus as my Savior. I was a new believer, …
Are We Sinners by Nature or Nurture?
Are we accountable for our sins if we’re born that way? Or are we only accountable for sins that we can learn and unlearn—exercising a reasonable degree of control over …
Faithful Friends of Israel—and Jesus
Stuffing the last bite of roast beef sandwich into my mouth, I tried to keep in step with the rest of our group on the crowded sidewalk. I gingerly balanced …
Growing a Heart of Thanksgiving
This article was originally published on November 20, 2020. “Thank you” was an expected response my parents reinforced in our lives. Praying at the table to give thanks was, and …
Why Does Israel Matter?
I wonder if people ask you, like they ask me, “Why do you focus so much on Israel? Why not focus only on the gospel and how to live out …