It’s an unlikely moment from a power-hungry pagan king, a moment that gives us great insight into the very nature of God and into long-asked questions about suffering. We’re all familiar with the story in the book of Daniel of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—the “three Hebrew children”—as they’ve come to be known. … [Read more...]
Happy Easter! Now What?
Happy Easter! Now what? If the two angels from Acts 1 had any say in the matter, they’d say, “Quit gawking.” The implied undertone: We’re glad you had a happy Easter, now get busy, there is work to be done, a Resurrection to be lived. In fact, to quote the two angels from Acts 1:10-11, words uttered just moments … [Read more...]
On Top of The Mountain
I have to level with you; there are few things cooler than standing on top of a mountain and looking down over creation. A few weeks ago our campus ministry hiked to the top of a mountain overlooking the New River Gorge in West Virginia. It was absolutely breathtaking. We often describe spiritual encounters with God … [Read more...]
What’s the Plan?
Quick Backdrop Has this ever happened to you? You do something bad. Your parents say, “If you do that again you will be in trouble.” Then you do it again. And your parents say, “If you do that again you will be in trouble.” And you do it again. Still no trouble. Your parents have been gracious, or maybe lenient. You do it … [Read more...]
Decision-Making with God in Mind
Decisions, decisions, decisions… it seems that high school years are jam packed with important decisions. Some are more trivial than others like “Should I take regular chem or AP chem?” or “Is eating the cafeteria’s sloppy joes a good idea before gym?” Other decisions we make have far more lasting ramifications like what to do … [Read more...]