Eyewitness News

Recently I listened to a message from Andy Stanley in which he explained that the Bible is not the basis for Christianity. I’m sorry, what? He went on to explain that for the first few centuries of Christianity — the period during which it went from being...

Abiding

Shortly after I finished grad school, my wife, our infant son and I were homeless. Sort of. I was without a job when our apartment lease ran out, and we were not able to get it renewed. Far from family, and with no place to live, we ended up moving in with some...

The Gift We Truly Need

Ever received a gift you already had? You probably tried to be gracious about it but, deep down, you may have felt like it was a waste. Who needs something they’ve already got? (With gift cards from Oscar Delta being a notable exception.) So when we read in John...

The Easy Yoke

How do you kick back and relax? Do you sink into your favorite recliner in front of the TV? Do you lounge on the couch with a blanket and a good book? Do you walk around with a large piece of wood fastened to your neck? The last option doesn’t sound too...

Flying

My wife loves her boot camp buddies. Even though their workouts are at 5:30 in the morning, even though it is dark and cold at that hour, and even though their time together involves a significant amount of pain and effort, she loves being with them. Why? Community....

Lights, Camera, Drama!

My son loves action movies. Marvel superhero movies, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings — these are among his favorites. Whether it’s in the movies or life itself, we can all appreciate strong, decisive action that leads to a positive outcome in the face of...