If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31-32 NIV When our son was very young, a painful rejection crushed him. And like most moms, when my child hurts, I hurt. I took the matter to God, and He brought these words to mind: I’m for Brant. God didn’t tell me why He allowed my son to suffer this blow. But He assured me He was for Brant. When my son asked why this had happened, I honestly told him I didn’t know. But I knew God was for him and had allowed this for his good. Every Continue Reading
Interview with Francine Rivers about Redeeming Love {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
I had the pleasure to interview my favorite novelist, New York Times best-selling author Francine Rivers for my latest column for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution at the time of the release of Redeeming Love, the movie based on her debut novel from 1991. Don't miss the interview on my YouTube channel (Link below). Redeeming Love Portrays God's Forgiveness and Grace {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution} The music starts, and the anxious groom fixes his eyes on the angelic figure Continue Reading
Is This the Change You’re Looking For? {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Having just traveled a few states to work in the summer heat, it was admirable how upbeat the youth were. Their mission trip involved hard work laboring to repair homes and make helpful upgrades. They spent a lot of time in one house rebuilding part of a damaged wall. Everything from measuring to cutting to patching to painting was involved. But when they got there the next morning, the wall was broken through again. An angry, intoxicated individual had decided to smash it in. Chances Continue Reading
Kendrick Brothers First Documentary Offers Insights on Fatherhood {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Video Interview}
Early in December, I had the pleasure of interviewing Alex and Stephen Kendrick about their latest movie, “Show Me the Father.” The movie is the first documentary in the brothers’ outstanding career as faith-based movie writers and producers, preceded by award-winning, acclaimed titles such as “Facing the Giants,” “Fireproof,” “Courageous,” “War Room” and “Overcomer.” The brothers’ first documentary focuses on an issue that affects every human being: the importance of a father’s role and its Continue Reading
What If We Let God be God This Year? {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Besides parties, fireworks, and countdowns to midnight, the term “brand-new” conjures up all kinds of hopes and dreams. Although a new year brings excitement about what lies ahead, it may also bring uneasiness about what’s expected of us. Or, what we expect of ourselves. Then, we make grandiose resolutions and plans and dream bigger and bigger with each passing year trying to top the previous one. But I never make resolutions. There’s too much burden in making, keeping, measuring, and Continue Reading
LINKUP: Past Failures Should Not Define the New Year {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
The 11th chapter of the book of Hebrews in the New Testament lists the names of men and women of faith who trusted God through trials and impossible situations. The list includes the Jewish patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. It also mentions leaders whose lives greatly impacted the story of God’s people, including Joseph, Moses, Gideon, Joshua, King David and the prophets. But amid characters who undeniably deserve to receive the “Hall of Faith” trophy, some names often make Continue Reading
