The Goal is Godliness

The Goal is Godliness

Sometimes the handiwork of God is hidden in the subtlest of details, visible to us only after years of reflection. Other times, He paints with strokes so bold that the only real way to miss them requires living blindfolded under a rock. This past weekend was one of...
Turkey Day Flew Away

Turkey Day Flew Away

Well. Thanksgiving came and went like it usually does—sandwiched between announcements for doorbusters and slashed prices, marched away at the brisk and unforgiving space of its Christmas carol escorts. We call it a holiday, but it might be more accurate to refer to...
Following the Recipe

Following the Recipe

I remember a night several years ago when a friend decided he wanted to make some cookies. Now, there are a lot of accepted variations when it comes to the world of cookies. There are chewy cookies and there are crunchy cookies. Some people prefer the classic...
The Value of a Believer

The Value of a Believer

Sometimes God’s word looks like a great big list of don’ts—after all, eight of the Ten Commandments begin with “Thou shalt not.” And how are we doing in staying true to those “shalt nots”? Have we flawlessly sidestepped each...
Fashioned With Hands

Fashioned With Hands

Built any gods lately? I’ll admit it’s an unusual question. “Built any gods?” This is the 21st century, after all. We have airplanes and spaceships and computers that can connect the entire world at the push of a button! We aren’t...