As I walked into my friend’s house, there were several dark black scuff marks on his beautiful tile floor—just about as ugly as a mustache drawn on the Mona Lisa. But my friend wiped them away with a simple napkin. So easy.Naturally, the scuffs were real, but the floor was protected by a layer of... Continue Reading →
I never thought I’d get anything of real value out of a fortune cookie.Oh, of course, I get some interesting sayings once in a while, and a few of them are actually good advice. But I got one that said this: “You know God is with you. So listen to what you know instead of... Continue Reading →
I suspect we’ve all heard the phrase: “This too shall pass.” On days when it seems that nothing is going quite right, and the day seems to lasts forever, I comfort myself with that thought. But then, so did Jesus. It is written that because of the joy set before Him, He endured the cross.He... Continue Reading →
Whenever power gets knocked out by storms, I hear discussions about running electric power lines underground instead of up on poles. Then I reflected to myself that the main question about power lines is: Are they reliable and especially when things get rough? And, when I think about it, it seems to me that my... Continue Reading →
A crippled woman sat in a busy market in India, begging, looking deeply miserable, but receiving almost nothing. A Christian merchant made a sign for her. She couldn’t read it, yet people began dropping money in her cup. More and more. Finally, she asked someone to read the sign to her: “God is good, and... Continue Reading →
I’ve always enjoyed stunning photographs of flowers, but I’ve wondered why I never notice flowers like that in the wild. Then one day I saw a photographer in a park, with a huge lens about an inch or two from a tiny little flower. It dawned on me: the flowers are really small, so I... Continue Reading →
I don’t let many in on my thoughts or feelings. Over the years, it seems a bit safer. I don’t know about you, but it’s how I’ve become. I kind of think of myself like a glass jar. If I’m transparent, a little tap will break it, spoiling everything inside. But then, I think... Continue Reading →
Last week, I noticed a clipboard abandoned on a table. It held things that might be useful, “just in case.” It occurred to me the Bible is like a clipboard. It’s filled with spiritual “just in case” thoughts. For instance: “Wisdom that descends from above” is “full of mercy...without partiality...without hypocrisy.” (James 3:17) I need to... Continue Reading →
In India, women like to stain their feet and hands with a light, reddish-brown color. They call it Mehendi. It’s beautiful. But there’s a reason for this fashion—the daily grime of living in poverty. It’s a beautiful cover-up. Spiritually, I beautifully cover-up my selfishness and pride under the color of the good that I do... Continue Reading →
I had just bought a small birdhouse basket. At home, I noticed a small natural gap in the wood. So, I decided to use some carpenter’s glue and a small nail. After the repair, I realized that the basket was stronger than it was originally. And isn't that how it is, in Christ? We’re filled... Continue Reading →
