“If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” (John 8:7) Glorification of adultery seems to have become fashionable in our society. Pick up any newspaper, especially one with an entertainment section, and you’ll see what I mean. Adultery may be bad for soul, but it’s great for circulation. We shouldn’t be surprised at what we are seeing. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently reported that while public opinion polls consistently show that Americans disapprove of adultery, newspapers and television […]

“Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.” (Romans 8:17) My daughter’s automobile accident brought many scars—physical, mental and spiritual—and a lot of questions. During a recent visit, she looked me straight in the eye and asked, “Dad, why did God allow me to hurt like I did?” Of all the questions she asked, that had to be the toughest one to answer. Clearly, […]

“Therefore by their fruits you will know them.” (Matthew 7:20) For the benefit of those readers who may not have read last week’s column, my daughter, Victoria, was seriously injured in a tragic automobile accident. Tori, as I call her, continues to make good progress after two major surgeries to put her broken body back together and is very much “on the mend.” By the way, a heartfelt thanks for all the cards, e-mails of encouragement, and especially for your prayers. Please continue to lift her up in […]

“Have mercy on me O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled.” Psalm 6:2 The last three weeks have not been easy for me. During the second half of the Duke-UConn Final Four men’s basketball game on a Saturday night, I received a telephone call that any parent would dread. My sixteen-year-old daughter had been involved in a serious automobile accident. “You need to hurry,” I was told. My daughter lives with her mother, two hours from my home. My wife […]