"Nothing is impossible with God," says the angel Gabriel to Mary, the young woman whom God had chosen to bear his Son (Luke 1:37). Mary needed encouragement. The angel had just told her that:she...
If I had to, I could probably count the number of times I’ve seen the ocean on one hand… Four. Throw in...
A beautiful early morning greeted sleepy vacationers as they shuffled onto the hay wagon for a ride to the cowboy breakfast. Some 40 of us were stifling yawns and waiting to roll when a voice...
Figure out your calling at work by answering these 5 questions (6 minute read)
The oracles against Tyre in Ezekiel 26-28 give a further example of unrighteous living. The Tyrians gloat over Jerusalem's destruction, anticipating profit...
From our jolting arrival on planet Earth until our final breath, when do we know when we have enough? Enough power, respect, beauty, notice . . . and exactly when and what is enough? ...
My question stumped Susan, a diligent job seeker, over coffee that morning: “What do you care about that’s larger than you?”
Romans 10:9 makes it clear that salvation depends upon our relationship with Jesus Christ. We are not saved because of good works or good intentions. Rather, our salvation depends on trusting...
During the past several summers, I've had the privilege of being part of the leadership team of Laity Lodge Youth Camp, a sister program to The High Calling and Laity Lodge.
No matter what happens, God is your hiding place.
The book of Genesis concludes with the death of Joseph. Ironically, and tellingly, the last word in Genesis is "Egypt" (mitzrayim in Hebrew). Thus Genesis points ahead to Exodus.On his death bed,...
Christian lawyers are on the forefront of a spiritual battle. Plus: analysis of Luke 10:25-29
I have always tried to incorporate a measure of humor in my business life. I can remember many stressful afternoons when nothing...
The very night I finished radiation, I joined a gym. It was on my list, right before, "Get Pizza for Dinner."
There is so little peace in the world. Sometimes it seems so full of simmering hostility and rage. It’s even deadly for...
Last year, Time photographer Anthony Suau caught a picture of a well-dressed man in a business suit standing in the middle of Wall Street. He was in front of the New York Stock...
Phew! That’s been a whole lot to digest over these past few chapters. We hope the numerous exercises and questions have begun...
When Abraham and Sarah entered the country of King Abimelech, Abimelech inadvertently violated the rules of hospitality, and as restitution awarded Abraham...
What does the movie Babette's Feast have to say about God and his generous hospitality?
After wisely and thoughtfully writing 1,400 of these High Calling Reflections, my good friend, Mark Roberts, has passed the baton to me...
