HYMN DAY! “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” by Edwin Hatch has amazingly soul-stirring words! Breathe on me, Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love what Thou dost love, And do what Thou wouldst do. Breathe on me, Breath of God, Until my heart is…
When I was a kid, I would never have imagined all the travel I’ve gotten to do as a result of writing books. It’s given me the opportunity to have conversations with people on airplanes, and a couple of those conversations continue to haunt me. A gentleman with whom I…
“…no excuse for their sin.” Once we know better, we’re held to a higher standard. This maxim applies in the home, at school, in the workplace, and most certainly with moral conduct. We can tell when a child reaches the age of accountability. They don’t openly get into the cookie…
When I was a sixth grader, I was bullied the entire school year. It wasn’t a fun year (major understatement), and I came home upset more days than not. Most of the mistreatment was instigated by one student, and I remember my mom telling me as hard it was, I…
We’ve heard it said actions speak louder than words. When it comes to conviction, it’s true. We can say, “Oh, yeah, I believe a healthy diet is important,” but if we say it while consuming a steady diet of nachos, deep-fried Oreos, and soda pop, folks probably won’t believe us.…
The words for “I’d Rather Have Jesus” was written by Rhea F. Miller. George Beverly Shea composed the music. What a beautiful, worshipful combination. If you aren’t familiar with it, please listen to Mr. Shea himself sing it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg-o2eGzM4). These words…powerful. I pray we mean them. 1 I’d rather have…
I realize this next statement could be interpreted as politically motivated, but it isn’t: there is very little understanding given to those who have a different opinion from one’s own these days. So often my heart aches at the harsh words and accusations and downright ugliness I see between people.…
When we were kids, we sang this silly little song: “Nobody likes me, everybody hates me, I think I’ll go eat worms…” (I did mention it was a silly song, right?) Being disliked isn’t a good feeling. Most of us want to be liked. But the fact is, if we…
When I was in high school I had an album called Natural High. It was a pretty radical record in my Mennonite household, but words from one of the songs spoke to me then and speaks to me in memory: “Just to think of the cross moves me now. The…
Most people like thinking about Jesus’s love. And why shouldn’t we? His love is unconditional. His love is universal. He welcomes into His presence the prostitutes and tax collectors and the lowliest of society as well the “goodest” among us. His arms are always ready to receive sinners. But we…
