So Close, Yet So Far Away

So Close, Yet So Far Away

Nothing beats a day of sharing fellowship with great friends, accompanied by the crack of the bat—the sound that is the heartbeat of baseball. For two weeks, I had looked forward to this outing. It was not disappointing. The 100-mile drive to Busch Stadium passed...
Our Miracle-Working God

Our Miracle-Working God

One thing I can tell you with certainty: God is still in the miracle-working business. Since I started working in 3ABN’s Pastoral Department, I’ve been a frequent witness to His mighty power. Some of His miracles deal with ordinary matters in an extraordinary way,...
Endurance Training for Life’s Marathon

Endurance Training for Life’s Marathon

I’ll never forget the first time Shelley and I met Rachel.* With sparkling eyes that reflected the Lord’s love, she enthusiastically embraced us as a brother and sister-in-Christ. Rachel was one of those overachievers who do all things well. A true handmaiden of the...
Don’t Be a Spiritual Scaredy-Cat

Don’t Be a Spiritual Scaredy-Cat

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 My wife Shelley and I love animals, and have had a number of house pets throughout our lives. We’re both allergic to cats, so we’ve...
Walking in Hope

Walking in Hope

It’s interesting how quickly we recognize people by their voice. As soon as the caller on the other end of the phone had spoken two words, I knew it was Shirley Ann.* “Hello, Pastah,” she said in her familiar Southern drawl, “will you pray hard for me today, and get...
His Path of Life

His Path of Life

Our world is filled with broken people—people who need a listening ear and someone who will usher them into the presence of God for a loving touch from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is my privilege to be there to provide a prayer, a word of encouragement, and...