Friday's Coming.

John 12:20-36 is intense. It’s a piece of the New Testament I haven’t spent much time studying, but I looked over it tonight in honor of Holy Week. Easter is coming, and in this passage, no one is more aware of it than Jesus.

The Messenger: Destination

The thought distantly occurred to Phelps that he had not technically completed the baptism ceremony. He hadn’t had the time to speak his line — so do I - before the command hit him. North, said the voice, and north he went. When the crowds thickened, his run slowed to a very fast walk, dodging between pedestrians and cutting through alleys.

Expense Account, Here I Come

Just checked in at the Best Western in Covina — pardon me, West Covina. Elizabeth and I are attending a seminar on forming faith-based nonprofit organizations. That’s right. My church sent me out of town for a seminar. Not only that, but I’m headed to Anaheim in a few weeks for a conference for work.

By Your Love

In Jordan, publicly preaching the Christian faith is illegal. This we learned from two missionary friends who gave us a presentation in Bible study last night. They've lived in the Middle East for two years, now, and have met with some success in their mission.

Best Face Forward

You can learn a lot about people on the internet. This, for example, is my boss's boss's professional website for her side business.