Among the apostles, the one absolutely stunning success was Judas, and the one thoroughly groveling failure was Peter. Judas was a success in the ways that most impress us: he…
Lloyd John Ogilvie was the Chaplain of the US Senate from 1995 to 2003. He wrote a book some years ago titled, Falling into Greatness. In it he tells about…
Have you ever noticed where God placed his treasure on this earth? The treasure is not gold, but Gospel. Not silver, but Good News. Not hard, cold cash, but grace,…
What if the Church lived out its life in such a way that others could not help but see it?What if Christians were so different that society became long-neck gawkers…
George Washington’s sense of responsibility made him the model for all presidents. Washington did not run from responsibility. He ran toward it. When the Constitutional Convention faltered, Washington accepted the…
In today’s Gospel (Matt. 4:1-11) Jesus is led by the Spirit into the desert for 40 days where he is tempted by the devil 3 times. Christians have been listening…
Here are some suggestions of what you might “give up” for Lent — * Give up grumbling! Instead, “In everything give thanks.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Constructive criticism is all right,…