Posted on February 4, 2015
#91: Between the Lines
You’ve heard the phrase, “Read between the lines.” It implies missing information, something more to be discovered with a closer look. From the end of Mark 15 to the beginning of Mark 16 we find just such a… Read More
Posted on January 28, 2015
#90: The End of the Beginning
David Phelps, one of my favorite Christian artists, wrote an amazing song about the good news of Jesus Christ. Its chorus sums up the life of Jesus like this: He was born of a virgin one holy night… Read More
Posted on January 21, 2015
#89: What Love!
What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul,… Read More
Posted on January 14, 2015
#88: A Time To Be Silent
In the moral chaos of the 1960s, the Byrds released a song that became an international hit—a bit surprising because it was based on scripture. Have you heard it? To everything—turn, turn, turn, There is a season—turn, turn,… Read More
Posted on January 7, 2015
#87: The Right Orientation
A few days ago, Jim was trying to describe for me a new route he’d found—a faster way to get to a favorite spot. I knew the intersection he was talking about. But he said to turn left… Read More
Posted on December 31, 2014
#86: Let Grace Win
John Newton, author of the well-loved hymn Amazing Grace, became famous in England as a preacher and as an opponent of slavery—remarkable, for at one time he’d captained a large slave ship. His life was completely transformed by… Read More
Posted on December 24, 2014
#85: Clinging To Truth
Have you been the victim of unfair treatment or, worse, of outright lies? There’s no hurt like it, especially when it comes from within the church, from those you thought of as fellow Christians and friends. How can… Read More
Posted on December 17, 2014
#84: Overcome By Love
Merry Christmas! Blessings to you and your family in this busy season. Thanks so much for joining me for Knowing Jesus. I’m honored that you’ve taken the time to be here, and hope this post will give you… Read More
Posted on December 10, 2014
#83: That’s What Friends Are For
On May 15, 2001, I took my first and only ride on a helicopter. I remember the date because that ride was a life-flight—with our fourteen-year-old son, who nearly lost his life that day in a bicycle accident…. Read More
