Isaac Watts was known as the "boy genius" of hymn-writing in the 18th century. Watts was 18 years old when he complained to his father about the dreadfully boring music of the Anglican Church. His dad promptly called his bluff: “You think you can do better?” Within hours Watts had composed a hymn that so [...]
A homeless man came to my car window and asked for help. I grabbed a five-dollar bill, but then came the awkward moment—the exchange. What if he has Coronavirus? Do I toss it at him? No, that would be demeaning. I looked him in the eye and said, “Be safe.” Then our fingers touched... When [...]
What does it mean to have a relationship with an all-powerful, all-knowing, invisible God? The Bible presents a series of metaphors, each of which says something - but not everything - about connecting with our Creator. They range from the very simple to the unimaginably intimate. Jeremiah declares that God is the potter and [...]