Author: jmarkfox

Every living thing grows. That’s why we have to keep our grass mowed in the summertime, lest we lose small children in the backyard. God created the earth and started civilization in a garden, one that was already growing when man was created. You plant seeds in your garden, and you water them with the … Continue reading God Hard-Wired Us for Growth

By now everybody has heard the news: 12 soccer players from Thailand, and their coach, were rescued in heroic fashion from a cave. I heard one radio commentator say that this was one of those rare news stories, where the whole world rejoiced in the outcome. I think he’s right. There were no protests outside … Continue reading This was a Heroic Rescue

Milton Berle used to say, “My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already.” Many of you would agree with the late comedian. You are the same ones who respond when I talk about going for a run: “Was someone chasing … Continue reading Miscellaneous Thoughts on Runners and Drivers

When Stakwell Yurenimo, a Samburu in northern Kenya, did well on his 8th grade exams, the Kenyan government informed him that he had qualified to go to a high school that they would choose. They also chose his roommate, a young man named Paul, who was a member of the enemy tribe, the Turkana. Stakwell … Continue reading Broken by Forgiveness

I got some good advice from a spiritual mentor years ago, right after I became a pastor. JL Williams told me that he knew of several men who started the same way I did. These men believed the Gospel, and were determined to faithfully preach it. “But,” JL said, “now, ten years later, or 20 … Continue reading The Upside-Down Power of Weakness