The One Step We Miss

It all started with an S.O.S. from a counselor at a conference where I was speaking. I’d just extended an invitation for young men and women who wanted to make a commitment to following Christ. There were many young people in the counseling room after that, and...

The Mirrors in Your Life

I’ll bet you looked in the mirror this morning. I’ll bet everyone can tell if you didn’t. I know it can be depressing. I mean, you look in the mirror and think to yourself, “How can six hours do that much damage?” But at least you know...

What Life’s Storms Reveal

Well, I did it again! I managed to head right into a storm. Like the family vacation that got slammed by a hurricane. Yeah, the record rainstorm that swamped the airport when we took our daughter to college. Oh, and the Halloween “Snowmageddon” I think...

The Problem with Looking at Yourself

It was one of those early spring days when we look out the window and see all kinds of beautiful birds. I saw this one that was actually pretty funny to watch. I’m not sure it was really funny for him. I think it was a bluebird and he was hovering near a rear...

The Answer in the Mirror

You know, occasionally I see something enlightening in a little comic strip called “Family Circus.” For example, there was this one where the house is a total disaster, and Mom walks in. The look on her face tells you that Mt. Vesuvius is about to blow....