Author: jmarkfox

As the story goes, a man was watching TV with his wife when the doorbell rang. He went to see who it was and found his friend on the doorstep . “What are you doing?” the friend asked. He said, “Watching a movie.” The friend said, “Oh, which one?” The man knit his brow and … Continue reading Don’t stop thinking about the Reason

Paul offers three pictures of faithfulness in his second letter to Timothy, which are suitable for framing. The first, not surprisingly, is that of a soldier. The two things that mark a soldier’s life are suffering and obedience. Soldiers expect to suffer, or “take their share of rough treatment.” Not true of most Christians: An … Continue reading Three pictures of faithfulness

I will admit it. I don’t listen to many podcasts. In fact, I don’t regularly listen to any. But every now and then I hear about one, usually from my wife, that is a musthear. I would put Michael Hyatt’s latest podcast in that category. It is entitled “Four Commitments for Building a Successful, Long-term … Continue reading Here’s one way to help your marriage

In his second letter to the young pastor, Paul says to Timothy, in so many words, “Do not be ashamed of Jesus’ name. Or of His people. Especially those who are persecuted because of their boldness to proclaim the very truth that you are also to proclaim!” There has always been a temptation to avoid … Continue reading Don’t be ashamed of the gospel

There’s really no way to describe it in 600 words. It’s one of those “you had to be there” things. I will serve up an appetizer in this short space and then tell you how you can get a bigger helping if you want it. Sixty-five families came from 10 states, from as far away … Continue reading Train yourself for faithfulness

It was four years ago when I first met Brian and Karen. Like many people across the nation, they had the desire to be part of a church that doesn’t divide the family at the front door, where families worship together, and where young people are part of the body, not a separate entity with … Continue reading A four-year journey finds a beginning