Lent reminds us of our need for a redemption story in our own lives. We need it because somewhere along the way we rejected God. When we recognize the rejection, then we can start taking steps forward. Continue reading →

“Where’s the closest Wal-Mart?” That might as well be the modern equivalent of what Jesus asked Philip at the start of the famed story of Jesus feeding 5,000.  Jesus is concerned about immediate need of this large group and he … Continue reading →

“We might not be able to, because of the blinders of our own situation, to see God at work.  However, that doesn’t mean that God isn’t very much on the job and working overtime.” Continue reading →

It’s one of the most-quoted Bible verses of all time. However, John 3:16 is God’s bottom line for the Gospel. Continue reading →

What does it take to be healed? Scripture gives us many accounts of those with the faith to touch Jesus’ robe and be healed. Continue reading →

There’s a time when you need to break your silence and start using your voice again. Continue reading →

Lou Gehrig’s retirement speech gives us a glimpse into an “epic” lead for a life story. What if we could find our own epic leads? Continue reading →

Sports Illustrated listed Chino Smith in its top 50 players from SC. However, his life and career are, in many ways, a mystery. Continue reading →

Don’t get mad, get even. Is that your feeling when someone does something that hurts you? What if we were challenged to do something bigger than our own feelings of revenge? Continue reading →

At some point, everyone finds themselves in the pit of life. We all can get a helping hand to get out. But, what happens on the other side? Continue reading →