“Knowing how susceptible we are to success’s siren call, God does not allow us to see, and therefore glory in, what is done through us. The very nature of the obedience He demands is that it be given without regard to circumstances or results.” –Charles W. Colson This flies against so much of what is … Read more

“When you see a man led to prison say in your heart, ‘Mayhap he is escaping from a narrower prison.’ And when you see a man drunken say in your heart, ‘Mayhap he sought escape from something still more unbeautiful.’” -Kahlil Gibran Gibran is one of my all time favorite poets. As I reread his … Read more

“[On Ash Wednesday] we recognize life as a precious gift from God, and re-turn our lives towards Jesus Christ.” —The Upper Room Ministries This morning I was going through my emails and also contemplating what to share on this first day of Lent. The subject line of an email caught my attention: “The Life You … Read more