To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here According to historian Paul Johnson, the first time laughter is mentioned in human literature comes from the book of Genesis. It rolls out of the mouths of a couple of senior citizens: a 100-year-old man named Abraham, and his 90-year-old wife Sarah. In the Bible’s opening book, Abraham and Sarah are the recipients of… Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Every day during this season of Lent we’re looking at the miracles of Jesus – his spectacular displays of supernatural power that are reported in the Gospels. Oxford don and Christian apologist C.S. Lewis spent most of his days as a contented bachelor. At the age of 57, however, he got the surprise… Read more »
To listen to this reflection as a podcast, click here Throughout the month of August, we’re looking at Ecclesiastes, that strange and seemingly “modern” Old Testament book that depicts what happens when humanity searches for ultimate meaning apart from God. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. A superstar running back for the Indianapolis Colts, No. 28, refuses to take the field during… Read more »
To listen to this reflection as a podcast, click here. A number of years ago I received a gracious invitation. Dr. Ben Johnson of Columbia Seminary, who was well known for encouraging young writers, asked if I would be interested in collaborating with him on a book about congregational renewal. After thinking things over for approximately five seconds, I enthusiastically agreed. The book was… Read more »
