"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." ~Joshua 1:9
Author: J Buchanan
"Do you still not see or understand? Do you have such hard hearts? Having eyes do you not see?" ~Jesus questioning his disciples (Mark 8:17-18) Why are things so often hiding in plain sight? Looking for those car keys? or your wallet? I bet they're right under your nose...sitting right there on the table by … Continue reading Seeing the Invisible Qualities of God
BOOK REVIEW If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty by Eric Metaxas A story takes us back to the streets of Philadelphia during the Constitutional Convention in the Summer of 1787. A certain Mrs. Powell approaches Benjamin Franklin as he exits Constitution Hall, asking him, "Well, doctor, what have be got? … Continue reading Book Review: “If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty” by Eric Metaxas
"Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength." ~ Francis de Sales. "Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near." ~ Philippians 4:5 (NASB).
Extreme views are always found along the outer edges of the truth. That's why they're known as extreme. Words like "all," "never," "completely," "unequivocally," "the worst," "the greatest," and their companions are signals that what you're hearing lies some distance from the truth. They're often coupled with broad generalizations, of the population or of certain … Continue reading Be Aware of Extreme Words
"You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' If you bite and devour each other, watch out or your will … Continue reading Using Freedom to Serve Each Other
An Army Ranger knows to show up at the “right place,” at the “right time,” and in the “right uniform.” As a highly-trained elite warrior, he pays attention to the smallest details; each and every one of them. Though he has executed hundreds of missions just like this one, he prepares still for the one … Continue reading Holes in the Formation
I am humbled by my experiences at a prayer meeting this evening. The taxi driver was reluctant to leave me in the parking lot. The church building’s neighborhood was less than 3 miles from my hotel downtown, but it was a world away. Drugs, alcohol, prostitution, and crime were not strangers to these lots … Continue reading A Prayer Meeting in Louisville
“I believe in a Divine Creator, but not in Christianity or any of the other religions of the world.” A friend recently typed this sentiment. It’s heart-breaking. Evidence of God’s creation is certainly easy to see. All around us. Nature. Our children being born. The goodness we share with each other. The love that overcomes … Continue reading “Don’t you know me, Philip?”
We are all tempted. Each and every one of us. And we don’t talk about it enough. The lust of the flesh. The lust of the eyes. The pride of life. We all struggle. Every day. (1 John 2:15-17) What do we do about it? Love God more than things in this world; temporary things … Continue reading Everyone struggles. Talk about it.
American democracy is not infallible and indestructible. The outputs of a Democratic system, by definition, are the products yielded by the will, behavior, and actions of individual citizens. Breaking it down, your government produces what you demand it to. How have you behaved? If individuals behave badly, acting selfishly and without virtue, … Continue reading Demand Virtuous Leaders
Be Strong & Courageous! 