Omar was nine years old the first time we ever met. He was a normal kid by most standards. He loved baseball, liked school, and was just a generally happy kid. Omar was the son of a friend of mine that I worked with. Omar and I hit it off almost immediately. Omar, like his… View Article

I discovered the first part of Isaiah 30:15 early this summer: “For thus says the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel: “In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” I loved it.  It was just for me during those first hectic months of residency when my body… View Article

I know what you’re thinking, nothing says “small town” like sheep, goats, and Wal-Mart. But it’s not what it seems.  Actually, this will be the basis for our look into the hottest topic facing modern Christianity at this moment – the idea, principles, and responsibility of social action. Jesus of Nazareth didn’t come to start… View Article