Touching Jesus

Some years ago, David Robinson, who plays basketball in San Antonio, visited our church. He's not a member of our church, but he shows up occasionally. ...

Stranger Comforts Grief-stricken Parents

Two teenagers were killed in a car accident in our small town. Since they were best friends, their parents had a joint wake and funeral service. Over ...

Do the Right Thing Anyway

People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. ...

Home Group Cares for Sick Member

Anna had never felt so alone. Her husband, Herman, needed minor surgery to repair a hernia, but the fact that he also suffered from Alzheimer's made ...

Many Think Jesus Overstated Commands

"Most people really believe that the Christian commandments (for example, to love one's neighbor as oneself) are intentionally a little too severe—like ...

"A.I.": The Worth of All Humans

The Steven Spielberg and Stanley Kubric movie A.I.: Artificial Intelligence critiques the tendency of our culture toward dehumanization. In the film, ...

Experiencing Love Equips Us to Love

To me, it's more important to be loved than to love. When I have not had the experience of being loved by God, just as I am and not as I should be, ...

On Subway, Dignity for a Misfit

Chuck Broughton writes in "Reflecting God's Nature”:

I was riding the crowded subway in New York City. Every 10 to 15 seconds or so, someone ...

"Forrest Gump": Accepted with Flaws

In the movie Forrest Gump, the mentally challenged and physically handicapped Forrest Gump reminisces about the ups and downs of his unique life. Early ...

Sammy Sosa's Unselfishness

On August 11, 2002, the Chicago Cubs were at Coors Field playing the Colorado Rockies. Although the Cubbies had no chance of making the playoffs, their ...