The Lord’s Prayer: Our Father Who Art in Heaven

Blogger’s note: This is the first in a series of posts about The Lord’s Prayer. I’d love to hear your thoughts about heaven. Please comment below.The first rule of communication is: know your audience. Broadcasters, public speakers, pastors, and...

A Civil War Soldier’s Prayer: Praying for the Wrong Things

Some skeptics believe that, if there is a God, he probably sits around on a cloud removed from the lives and problems of the humans he created. Not so.God has your best interests in mind and is involved in your life even from before birth. You might feel alone and...

Remembering on Memorial Day

Blogger’s Note: This article and image by Getty Images photographer John Moore originally appeared in 2007. Throughout my career, I have purchased many images from Getty’s libraries. I’m grateful to see into the heart of one of its photographers.This...

To the End of the Earth

I blogged at LifeWay Stewardship today. Here’s an excerpt. Please read the full post here.Last night, our director, John Burke, and I both attended the Commissioning Service for IMB missionaries held at Brentwood Baptist Church. Frank Page, Mike Glenn, and Tom...

Will You Check Your Heart Today?

Feel free to skip my preamble and get right to the list below. I’ll provide context for those who like it. In 1995, Nancy Leigh DeMoss stood on the platform at Moby Gym on the campus of Colorado State University to address the gathered staff of Campus Crusade...