The Apostle Thomas has been labeled for centuries as a ‘doubter’. As a matter of fact, Thomas’s doubts have become so ubiquitous that even people who have no interest in the Bible or Christianity will use the phrase ‘doubting Thomas’ to label anyone who doesn’t believe in a certain cause or statement. But why have people given Thomas such a …
Learn To Love Your Limits
I walked by Michael Jordan the other night at a Charlotte Hornets game. No, I didn’t meet him. I was within about six feet of him which is pretty cool since he is the greatest basketball player of all time (I don’t want to hear anything about LeBron, etc…). There is an important detail that is often overlooked when you …
Relationships Are Worth Restoring
Yes, you were probably right. Or, you know you were wrong and would rather not admit it? The other possibility is that you just didn’t know what to say, so you said nothing for a very long time. Regardless a relationship that once was, is not anymore and you still think about it from time to time. If you don’t …
There’s Beauty in the Beast
Over the past month there has been much ‘talk’ about Disney’s new rendition of the classic story ‘Beauty & the Beast’. Due to some of the promotion of the film and the way the director described some of the scenes and objectives of his version, many in the Christian community have had concerns. I am all for concern. I believe …
Separating the Sheep from the GOAT?
I have been fascinated lately by the new found use for the word GOAT. A reference that would have one time seemed derogatory (I mean, who wants to be referred to as a farm animal?) now is a compliment meaning ‘Greatest Of All Time’. Certain athletes, actors, artisans and any other highly successful, high profiled individual are being referred to …
My Smartphone Ate My Prayer Life
Quiet morning. Cup of coffee. Bible in hand and heart yearning for communion with the Lord. Cat video. Refocused devotional reading. Calendar update. Prayer time…. sports highlight, great deal on Christmas gifts, birthday party invitation, reminder to pick the kids up from school today, you tube sensation, etc…. ‘Quiet time’ over. Time to go to work. Ever been there? The …