“I don’t need Jesus! My shift is almost over,” giggled the cashier who was scanning my New Year’s Eve treats. She was right about one thing. Her shift was almost over. I had dashed into the nearest grocery store just before closing time to pick up a few last minute celebratory snacks for ringing in … [Read more...] about Who Needs Jesus?
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Too Busy for Easter?
How Busy is too busy? I vividly remember Kimberly and I standing in our kitchen one night about seven or eight years ago. We were preparing dinner as we listened to a Christian radio station. The DJ made a remark that profoundly affected us both. He said something to the effect “If you’re not … [Read more...] about Too Busy for Easter?
The Best Christmas Story
This is an updated version of an article that first appeared at RadicalStory.com in 2020 Christmas is in full swing once again. Homes are decorated with string lights, Santas and reindeer. Stores are full of frantic Christmas shoppers. Everywhere you look there are office Christmas parties, gift … [Read more...] about The Best Christmas Story
Life-Changing Jesus
I had no idea that walking into a church foyer would change everything. In the weeks leading up to that day I found myself kneeling by my bedside and crying out to God. Life had become extremely challenging and I was having trouble meeting the challenge. I am so grateful that what had been … [Read more...] about Life-Changing Jesus
The Robe of His Righteousness
I delight greatly in the Lord;my soul rejoices in my God.For he has clothed me with garments of salvationand arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness,as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest,and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.Isaiah 61:10 (NIV) As I shuffled the clothes hanging … [Read more...] about The Robe of His Righteousness
As I Have Loved You
It was a sad winter for my family when we had to say good-bye to my father-in-law. His health had been failing for quite some time, but we thought we had more time. There is never enough time with the ones that we love. Our Facebook pages were flooded with kind words from friends and family. … [Read more...] about As I Have Loved You
