Author: jmarkfox

February 1, 2010 When Sealy Yates was 15 years old, he responded to an altar call at his church. “I wanted to live for God,” he said later, “and the only frame of reference I had said that meant full-time Christian work.” But when Sealy talked to a school counselor later, he was told he … Continue reading Serve God where you are

January 27, 2010 Scene one: A young boy is walking home from school when he is cornered by a bully who forces him to his knees, throws his books in a mud puddle, and runs off as the boy whimpers with shame. Scene two: The young boy takes a different path home from school, fearing … Continue reading The slaughter need not continue

January 18, 2010 Imagine this scene. Julius Peppers, all-pro defensive end for the Carolina Panthers, shows up in your neighborhood, looking for some friendly competition. He is inviting anybody who is man enough to take him on in the meat grinder. That’s what we used to call it when I played football back before I … Continue reading Why do the nations rage against God?

January 11, 2010 The man stood outside with his back against the front door of his house, afraid that any moment the mob would rush in and drag his twovisitors outside. He wanted to protect the two men who had just shown up at his home, but that was wishful thinking. The men of the … Continue reading Where you look is where you are headed

January 4, 2010 We have had a week of looking back at the year that was. We have read the countdowns of the top ten news stories of the year, and have been reminded of the highs and lows of human behavior in the first decade of this millennium. Every newspaper and magazine has offered … Continue reading Looking back to go forward