One of my favorite Greek words is splagchnizomai. It sounds like something you’d order in an Italian restaurant. But in reality it’s more like what happens after you eat Taco Bell—it means to be moved in the bowels. All kidding… Continue Reading
And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. –Mark 1:35 If Mark wanted to tell us that Jesus got up early to pray… Continue Reading
I didn’t really grow up in church. I think I had a spell in 7th or 8th grade where I went to youth group some—but that had more to do with pretty girls than Jesus. I do, however, remember bits… Continue Reading
You are given a plate as you enter the buffet line. Your friend had been raving about how wonderful this buffet was, and he finally talked you into coming. To be honest, you’re not very pleased with the selection. The… Continue Reading