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Try Tears
Sometimes a simple story captures such a profound truth it is unforgettable. The story below, as told by Leonard Ravenhill, is recorded in...
Did Elijah have a secret?
Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half...
First and Last
I have always found great comfort from Revelations 22:13. It reminds us that God existed in the beginning: nothing exits apart from his...
Defeating the D Words
It may be an anomaly of English, but it seems like many of the distressing words in English start with the letter D. The dictionary...
The wall of separation
Our tour of Ireland started in Dublin and and continued South around the bottom of the island, then up the West coast to the Giant's...
Lessons from an Irish Shepherd
Ireland is full of sheep. As we drove through the rural areas we saw sheep everywhere. One of the first things you notice about the sheep...
Lessons from an Irish Wall
Anyone who has visited Ireland cannot help but be struck by the patchwork of stone walls that cover rural areas, especially in the south...
What in the World is Going On?
Recently I was asked where I look for trustworthy news. The answer is, "it's complicated." A single reliable source for news is not really...
The Threshing Floor
Today I read about the consequences of David's numbering the people in 1 Chronicles 21:1-17. When the prophet Gad confronts David with his...
A hand upon the throne of the Lord
Encouragement for Intercessors: new depth in a familiar story Then Amalek came and fought with Israel at Rephidim. So Moses said to...
Best Books 2017
For me, a favorite aspect of the end of the year is the many lists of best books published by Christian thinkers and organizations. They...
Is God’s Love Reckless?
I have to admit I'm new to this phrase, having experienced it recently in a song by Bethel, the Reckless Love of God. When I search the...