Praying for the Prodigal

Praying for the Prodigal

Jesus continues to address the Pharisees who have been critical of Him spending time with sinful people. He has already shared two parables with them that liken sinners to a sheep that wanders away and gets lost and to a coin that someone loses. In both parables,...
You’ve Got 30 Seconds

You’ve Got 30 Seconds

Recently, when crossing the U.S.-Canadian border on a Sunday morning visit to the Windsor Branch in Ontario, I was asked a surprising question.  After waiting in line, I finally was given the green light to proceed to pull my car up to the border patrol...
No One Is You

No One Is You

This blog is for anyone wondering if their testimony matters. (Spoiler alert: It does.) A few months ago, I took a creative writing class where people of all ages from all over the country met virtually to talk about storytelling.   During each class, the teacher...
Recovering the Lost Sheep

Recovering the Lost Sheep

As Jesus continues to preach the gospel of salvation, many people who are known to be leading sinful lives gather around Him to hear His message. When the Pharisees see this, they are immediately critical of Jesus, saying, “This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with...