It’s not necessarily a good thing to have grown up immersed in Christianity. In fact, I’d liken daily exposure to Christianity to a vaccine. I’m inoculated from awe and insight. For instance, Christmas. I know the story. Mary and Joseph have to travel to Joseph’s hometown, Bethlehem, to be counted… Read More
Archive Tag: kingdom of heaven
Something To Give Away
“God is here,” he said. “And he always is but sometimes he reminds us of that – like this morning.” After a few more words, the principal of Garfield Primary School handed the microphone back to the pastor, who then motioned the children into the sanctuary. They walked down the… Read More
And The Government Will Be On His Shoulders
I’ve got too much going on to post something fresh today. So, here’s something from the archives: a reminder for those pinning their hopes and the hopes of the world on the next president. ————————————— LUKE 2:1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be… Read More
Why Don’t We Hear About The Kingdom?
Last night at my gig I said something about how we’re saved to bring the kingdom to earth, to fix what’s broken, and part of that is caring for the poor. I pointed out that 80% of American pastors say they’ve never spoken about the poor, though there are more… Read More
My Friend William And People Who Are Scared To Death
My friend William is one of many wise people I wish I spent more time with. I wish he lived next door and didn’t have a real job and I didn’t work on Saturdays when he doesn’t. I wish this because he makes me laugh, he’s a great listener, he… Read More
1400
Compassion just let me know that for the fiscal year that just ended over 1400 kids were sponsored at my concerts, speaking gigs and through this site (1472, to be exact). 1400 kids who now receive letters of encouragement from sponsors. 1400 kids who are fed, educated, have a safe… Read More