I've spent time with Gabrielle Giffords. We were not friends or hardly even acquaintances, but on several occasions we shared a dais or a banquet table when she was the featured speaker, and I was asked to do an invocation or a closing prayer at a high school graduation or…  [more]

Today is the National Day of Prayer in the U.S., a time designated by Congress to turn to God for prayer and meditation. We asked this question on our Facebook page: Does it matter to you if your country has a National Day of Prayer or not? Here are some…  [more]

Several weeks ago, I wrote about some experiences from a recent trip to India.  The part I didn’t mention was the main reason for the trip was to get Lasik eye surgery.  Many of you are probably having the same reaction as our friends and family thinking my wife and…  [more]

I’ve read two articles recently focusing on how Christians can come together to support a larger cause when it comes to making sacrifices or showing compassion for Lent. A group of Anglican British bishops are urging Christians to reduce their carbon footprint during Lent.  According to the USA Today, the…  [more]

“We’ve decided to adopt from China?” I’d announce. “Really! Why?” was usually the standard answer. Then came, “You know there are lots of babies who need good homes right here in the United States.” I knew. And I’d seen some of their faces on adoption websites. It was gut-wrenching to…  [more]