Hearing God in a Noisy World
When our children were teenagers, I came home from work most nights to discover that my house was moving. My sons had commandeered my stereo…
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Disappointment with Christians A surprising conversation leads to an unlikely friendship
Frank King and I first shared lunch one cool spring day. For some time, I’d read his music column in…
Sniff Out New Possibilities How to relearn to live life interested
Children and dogs get it right. Each day is filled with wonder. For our youngest grandchild Haddie, everything is to…
A Reason to Laugh
Christians are known for many things. Christmas. Easter. St. Patrick’s Day. Potlucks. Followers of Jesus have built orphanages, hospitals, fed…
You and Me Forever
Francis Chan on a meaningful marriage I’ve made two great decisions in life. One was to follow Jesus of Nazareth,…
We’re So Sorry
When we get it wrong on Laugh Again, we make it right Have you ever told a story that you…
Worshipping Dog What do you worship? Here are a few a clues.
When I was a kid, you couldn’t buy a dog. They weren’t for sale. Farmers put ads in newspapers, “Dogs….
Clearing the Smoke
My uncle smoked everything. He puffed on cigars, pipes and cigarettes. He also puffed on staircases. In the year 2000,…
Back to Joy 3 radical, biblical ideas for the cynic
When I ask an audience how many have been doing too much laughing lately, the only ones who raise their…
Flaming proposal In the event of a fire, what would you take?
If you were given 30 seconds to take a few items before your house burned down, what would you grab?…