A Faith Journey

Niall Ferguson is a British academic with ties to Oxford and Harvard Universities. In 2004, Time magazine listed him among the most influential people in the world. He is yet another example of someone who thinks deeply about faith and finds himself on a journey....

The Unfinished Chat

She was a young woman, maybe early thirties. We were chatting in a public place… small talk. When our conversation turned Godward I asked, “Do you have a faith?” She pondered, then looked at me. “I think I can honestly say I’ve given it my best effort…” Just...

The Born-Again President

After I spoke at a service at Maranatha Church in Plains, Georgia some years ago, a familiar figure made his way toward me. He extended his hand saying, “I’m Jimmy Carter.” Of course I knew that, but it shows what an unassuming and gracious man he...

New Year’s Renewal

“Pete” was an addicted, adulterous, angry man. His was a maudlin story of mistreatment, injustice, and rejection. Poor Pete! What he needed was a New Year’s resolution, right? Another addict once told me he wished he could remove his brain, scrub it, and put it back...

This Christmas Day

I pray a prayer this Christmas Day From deep within my heart. Peace on earth goodwill to men May wars all end, never start. I forgive someone this Christmas Day It’s something I must do. Since You forgave me of my sins Then I forgive others, too. I give a gift this...