“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished’. With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” (John 19:30) It’s hard to believe that Good Friday is THIS Friday. Easter is almost here. Sadly, most of the world no longer sees much of the “Good” in Good Friday. I guess that’s why most businesses no longer observe it as a holiday. But Good Friday is more than a holiday. And while we call it “Good”, it actually commemorates one of the darkest days […]

“See, My Servant will act wisely; He will be raised and lifted up and greatly exalted.” (Isaiah 52:13) (ABC’s hit television show Resurrection is not the inspiration for today’s column, although I do find it ironic that the show has premiered around the Easter holidays when the resurrection of Jesus is celebrated. I will admit, however, that the television series did remind me of an old column I wrote in 1998, two years into my devotions ministry. I wanted to share it with you again.) Michelangelo once turned […]

“The Lord is faithful.” (2 Thessalonians 3:3) Easter is just a a few weeks away. While it is a season of hope, we live in a world that is full of despair. In our country alone, increasing tensions with Russia, the threat of terrorism, and deep divisions among our lawmakers are enough to make one sick. Over forty years ago, a young Indiana songwriter was also discouraged, so discouraged about what he saw happening that it helped to throw him in a state of deep and hopeless depression. […]

“The Lord redeems the soul of his servants, and none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned.” (Psalm 34:22) Scores of naval and merchant ships, military planes, and others are trying to determine what actually happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which left for Beijing from Kuala Lumpur on March 8 and virtually disappeared. Those looking for remains of the flight in the southern Indian Ocean now think they have found some debris. Time will tell but the mystery of why the airliner disappeared has yet […]