When You Can’t Forgive Yourself
I’ve heard it more times than I can count. I’ve heard it from the mouths of millionaires and homeless people, the educated and the illiterate. I’ve heard it in hushed tones following a Bible study, through sobs at an addiction recovery center, over coffee at Starbucks, in parking lots as I’ve walked to my car, […]
What I Have In Common With A Panhandler
For the last couple of weeks there’s been a homeless man panhandling on the corner of Concord Road and Nolensville Pike. Sadly, homelessness is not uncommon in a city the size of Nashville, but rarely do the homeless make their way out to suburban neighborhoods. This man wears tie-dyed clothing from head to toe and […]
Where’s Your Faith?
George Müller said, “The only way to learn strong faith is to endure great trials.” Müller spoke from experience. As an evangelist and the director of the Ashley Down orphanage in Bristol, England, Müller’s faith flourished in trials. Early in his ministry, Müller and his wife committed to care for orphans without soliciting donations or […]
What a Dog Command Taught Me About Following Jesus
In the world of dog training there’s an important command called, “Leave it.” The goal of the command is focus. When a dog is on a walk with his master he’ll encounter multiple distractions. Granted, some of the distractions make for an enjoyable walk. Socializing with other dogs, stopping to smell flowers, and engaging in […]