Author: jmarkfox

June 21, 2010 Truth really is stranger than fiction. Here’s the story, as it is recorded in the Bible, with some commentary along the way by yours truly. Jehoshaphat got word that three nations were joining forces to come against Jerusalem. So he gathered the people, proclaimed a fast, and prayed, “O our God, will … Continue reading Here are some lessons for recent graduates

June 15, 2010 Charlie was walking through the Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya, when his worst nightmare happened. He lost his footing and fell into the side ditch. He was covered in raw sewage and managed to spare the Bible he was carrying by holding it over his head. When he got back to the … Continue reading There is a way out of the pit

June 7, 2010 He wanted his neighbor’s garden so badly that he offered to buy the land from him. When the neighbor refused, he crawled into bed and pouted, turned his face to the wall and refused to come to supper. He wanted his brother’s relationship with God and when he realized he didn’t have … Continue reading How to deal with envy

June 2, 2010 Discipleship is first a relationship, and is best modeled by Jesus Himself. He called 12 men to “be with Him,” and then equipped them to go and preach. The purpose of discipleship is to help another brother or sister become more like Jesus, to grow in his or her relationship with Jesus. … Continue reading Discipleship and the Navy SEAL

May 24, 2010 You remember the story, don’t you? When King David should have been out leading his men into battle, he was instead hanging around the palace with nothing to do. That’s when he saw her. Bathsheba was bathing on her rooftop and the king liked what he saw, sent for her, slept with … Continue reading We truly repent when we are repulsed by our actions

May 10, 2010 Eric grew up in Alabama, and played football in high school. His dream was to play in college and he was good enough to be recruited by one of the large SEC programs. Then in a Friday night game, the week before he was to sign a letter of intent, his arm … Continue reading God wants you to live