Desperate for An Answer

Sometimes I wish it were in my power to get every church youth group in America to go on a missions trip. Something unusual happens when some all-American kids suddenly get plunged into another culture to do some work in Jesus’ name. It does something for the...

No Such Thing as Mission Impossible

“Good morning, Mr. Phelps.” If you were a fan of the old school classic TV series, “Mission: Impossible,” you would know those words always began a riveting adventure. Jim Phelps was the head of all the Mission Impossible Force before all the...

Looking Back Attack

Most of the major milestones in college revolve around a little four-letter word. Maybe you remember; maybe you’re experiencing it now. The word – exam. My wife and I ended up in some classes together while we were in college before we were married, and...

The Missing Person

If you want to have a philosophical discussion about the subject of grandchildren, sorry – I’m busy. But if you want to talk about my grandson or my granddaughter, well I’ve got all the time in the world. I hope you do. See, if you want to discuss...

The Sign On Your Life

I remember the last time I bought a house. It was a while ago, but I still remember that nervous feeling of stepping out on a limb that night to say to the owner, “We’ll buy it.” I was thinking, “Where in the world are we going to get the money...

Carrying the Burden No More

There is an Indian tribe in Alaska – a tribe that has an interesting custom. If you’re from that tribe, you grow up learning about your backpack. It’s not a real backpack, but it’s a symbol of a very real human experience. The idea is that...