When I wrote about the talking donkey in the Bible, that started me down a rabbit trail of other donkeys who made their way into the inspired Word of God. Two more quickly came to my mind. If you’re like me, your first thought would be the donkey in the nativity story. Naturally, the […]

On this weekend, when we commemorate the most important event the world has ever known, may these words aid in your reflection of all Jesus has done – and will do – for you.   We live and die; Christ died and lived! ~ John Stott   All heaven is interested in the cross of Christ, all […]

“Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani.” As Jesus was dying on the cross, he cried out, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?” Reverting to his native Aramaic language, he quoted David’s familiar words from Psalm 22. He called on the distant “God” instead of his usual “Abba.” Just the night before, in the garden, he […]

More than a month before Christmas, traditional carols and songs about reindeer and snowmen bombard us everywhere we go. Maybe it begins too early, but I do love hearing Christmas music and it certainly gets me in the mood for the season. It wouldn’t be Christmas without it. Many pastors claim that Easter is the most […]