I have had a few favorite biblical characters over the years, some because I relate to or identify with them. Peter – he could be impulsively obedient to Jesus, but lacked wisdom regarding the when and how. King David – oh, how he loved the Lord. He desired to know and passionately follow the ways…

Our culture, nation, and world is a mess. A few years ago, a feeling of depression came over me while listening to the news. I cranked up my sound system and played “The Blessing” by Kari Jobe. I basked in God’s presence and imagined the Lord’s arms around me. I took comfort in His blessing,…

It was 45 years ago, at the age of 16, when the Lord tugged my heart to surrender my life to full-time ministry as a pastor. I deeply loved the Lord, had committed my life to following Jesus, and read my Bible daily. During my freshman year of college, a guest lecturer in Discipleship class…