The Apology I Never Gave "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free." — John 8:32 Read more
Being Ordinary for Jesus Some years ago while attending university, I was faced with a routine question asked of many theology students. What story do you have? What’s your personal testimony? My instant reaction was to tell all the bad and crazy things I had ever done, t... Read more
Blessed Are the Peacemakers The night was Christmas Eve, 1914. World War I raged across the ravaged countryside of France. Read more
The Power of Appreciation I have a new respect for teachers. Of course, I respected them before accepting my new role as a faculty member at Union College, but now I really respect them. While having summers off and weekends free is a new (and welcome) experience, first-ye... Read more
An Encounter With Jesus I grew up in a Christian home. My parents were active in church, and they gave me every opportunity to build a strong relationship with Jesus. But as a teenager I began to drift from God. Read more
Servants of the Sanctuary, Part 2 The world doesn’t need the Bible Answerman as much as it needs the good Samaritan. Read more
Speaking Truth in Love The art of thoughtful dialogue is fast becoming a lost commodity among us. Considering opposing viewpoints is increasingly distasteful to many. Read more
Servants of the Sanctuary, Part 1 Nobody should ever die alone. Yet it happens all the time. Read more
It's All About the Destination So many people have shared with me the phrase, “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.” My guess is those people have not moved halfway across the country with three kids and three pets in one minivan in two days. After having com... Read more
