Next Monday I’ll begin reflecting on the book of Jeremiah. It’s the next book in our sequence. For today, however, I want to maintain a focus on Lenten themes, using Psalm 86.Psalm 8...
After my husband got involved in nonprofit work, I began to change my perspective on volunteering. No longer was it an option—it was an obligation. I prayed that I would learn faithfulness and...
Today is the second day of Lent. I am not planning to pursue a Lenten theme throughout the days leading up to Easter, at least not this year. But I do want to...
In recent years, mergers and acquisitions have become commonplace in the business world from Exxon-Mobile to AOL-Time-Warner. All kinds of market conditions...
Daniel J. Lohrmann, author of Virtual Integrity (Brazos Press, 2008) is an award-winning computer expert. As Michigan's...
Yesterday, when I made my usual stop for morning coffee at Starbucks, I was greeted by a hand-scrawled sign taped up on one of the glass double-doors.
"The term 'missional church' would be redundant if the church knew its mission."
Happy Monday everyone, (see, it’s working already); and welcome to our weekly book club discussion. We’re getting to know John D. Beckett better--hearing more of his story. This week we are...
In Psalm 101, David pledges to live an exemplary life. He will praise the Lord, not only with his songs, but with his character and behavior. In particular, David promises: “I will be careful to...
Mark Galli's recent book, A Great and Terrible Love, takes on the daunting topic of God's attributes and delivers a profound meditation...
Kay Cole James was Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management when the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks...
Visit Columbus, Georgia, some time and drive down Macon Road to Dinglewood Pharmacy. Inside, taking up half the store, you’ll see a big, busy lunch counter. Since 1945, one man—Lieutenant Stevens...
As the CEO of Executive Soul, Dr. Margaret Benefiel works with individuals and organizations to help integrate spirituality into the workforce.
Dripping. It’s an unpleasant sight when it comes to cars. With every ounce of mysterious fluid splattering on the ground, we wince...
My children were convinced that the snowstorm last week was their doing. No doubt about it. And as that snow resulted in school closing, they were also convinced that every teacher and student in...
Like many couples, my wife Wendy and I had a long-running disagreement about Starbucks. We live in Wheaton, in the western suburbs...
All human enterprise proceeds from the creative hand of God. The work of our hands and heads and hearts is but a reflection of the work of God in creation.God places us on...
David Rupert here from Red Letter Believers with a reality check. ...
When L. L. Barkat first pitched the concept for Random Acts of Poetry, I was hesitant. I did not want our network...
In the world of giving career advice, we tell people to follow their dreams - to create a vision, set goals around it, and just do it. We ask people about their passion...
