As We Have Opportunity

As We Have Opportunity

We are sometimes asked whether the apostle Paul would have voted, if he was given the opportunity. We know that Paul viewed himself as a citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20), and he often did not make use of his Roman…

The Place that God Wants You to Be

The Place that God Wants You to Be

“So, brothers, in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God.” (1 Corinthians 7:24) Many Christians spend an inordinate amount of time wondering what God wants them to be doing. “Am I where I should be?” “Am I…

The Prayer of Abraham at Beersheba

The Prayer of Abraham at Beersheba

“Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba and called there on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.” (Genesis 21:33) Eternal God! Who called me to this landOf wells and deserts, dust and burning sand,Where nomads wander, and in…

Reflections on '13 Days'

Reflections on ’13 Days’

I recently re-watched the movie ’13 Days’ with my brother. It’s a historical drama about the Cuban Missile Crisis, and a movie which I personally found fascinating (viewers beware: it’s rated PG-13 for brief strong language). Admittedly, not everyone would…