Have a Mary Heart in a Martha World

Have a Mary Heart in a Martha World

On June 4, 2001, in the Detroit suburb of Harper Woods (west of Grosse Pointe) 12 year old Robert Knight pitched the game of his life. Batter after batter came to the plate – each tried and failed, again and again, to hit a pitch off the 5’ 3”, 100 pound Robert...
Do you have real joy?

Do you have real joy?

On August 13, 2014, many of us woke up to the news that the King of Comedy, Robin Williams, who made so many laugh, had apparently committed suicide due to severe depression. For years his happy face had masked a sad heart. Many today are sad and depressed. The...
Are you really following Jesus? 3 Tests

Are you really following Jesus? 3 Tests

In the book and movie, “Alice in Wonderland”, Alice finds herself at a fork in the road. As she contemplates her decision, she notices that the Cheshire cat is up in the tree. Undecided, Alice asked the cat, “Which road do I take?” The cat responds, “Where do you want...
Help when life is confusing

Help when life is confusing

Is life confusing? My son, Josh, and his fiancé, Haley, asked me to perform their wedding. I’d done hundreds of weddings, but never one of my children. I can remember how the anxiety of that day brought confusion. I would lay down my Bible and forget where I laid it....