Several years ago, the Wall Street Journal ran an article about Southerners’ use of a expression so natural, so like breathing or salting the restaurant tostados, that I was surprised to see "bless...
Here is a promise for the ages: “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Though Jesus left this earth physically, he remains with us through the Holy Spirit...
In the original language of Matthew, the main verb in verse 19 is “make disciples.” It is imperative. “Go” and “baptizing” are both participles in the Greek, which draw their force from the main...
My natural tendency is toward isolation. From junior high through high school, I was what you would have to call an unpopular kid. I was not athletic. I didn't party. I lacked good...
Leadership is a hot topic. A recent study reported that two-thirds of Americans believe we're experiencing a leadership crisis. According to David Gergen, three-quarters worry about what will become of our nation if...
All authority! The Heavenly Father gave Jesus all authority in the universe. This does not mean, however, that everything in creation has been renewed. Full restoration has yet to come. But Jesus...
As the women ran from the tomb with the good news of Jesus’ resurrection, they were afraid, but also “filled with great joy.” Joy is not the same as raw happiness. In fact...
—•——From the earliest times, Christians have affirmed that Jesus was buried. In one of the old pieces of Christian tradition available to us, we read: “Christ died for our sins, just as the...
The temple in Jerusalem was not one, large, open structure, but rather a series of nested courts. At the core was the temple itself, which included the holy place (sanctuary) and the “holy of...
The irony in this passage, including this verse, is rich. Yes, Jesus had saved others. No, in fact, he could have saved himself, if he had chosen to do so. But Jesus chose...
Here's a list that made me chuckle. These are actual comments to the National Forest Service from visitors to our parks. ∙ One person suggested escalators on hiking trails. ∙ Another thought more...
For centuries, many Christians have hated Jews, partly because “the Jews killed Christ.” Not only is anti-Semitism contradictory to the call of...
Peter’s denial of Jesus was even more painful and poignant given the fact that Jesus had predicted it and Peter had strongly denied that he would do it (Matt. 26:33-35). It’s not hard...
Chinese writing is a fascinating thing. The symbols have deep and ancient meanings and often they reveal profound truths. High Calling blogger L.L. Barkat was involved with a group studying...
Even at this late stage in Jesus’ ministry, his disciples didn’t comprehend what he was doing and why. Thus, when the men with Judas grabbed Jesus, one of the disciples began to fight...
Sam Van Eman from "New Breed of Advertisers" has noticed a new Best Buy advertising campaign called "You, Happier." The idea is, of course, that you will be much happier after you've picked...
As the hour draws near for Jesus’ crucifixion, we glimpse an amazing scene. Jesus, who had spoken of the inevitability of his death several times (for example, Matt. 20:17-19) actually asked his...
Writing is a strange discipline. You have to make yourself do it. You have to sit down and make yourself write. And yet, every writer knows that when it comes to the creation...
At the Last Supper, Jesus pointed to the meaning of his imminent death. Through the crucifixion of Jesus, a new covenant is established, in which we are forgiven because of his sacrifice. We have...
As Jesus was eating in the home of Simon, a leper whom Jesus had healed, a woman anointed Jesus’ head with expensive perfume. Though it was customary to anoint the heads of special...
