I can remember many times early in our marriage when money was tight that my wife would pray for things we needed. She would ask God for shoes for one of the kids and I would marvel when someone called the next day to see if she could bring over shoes her kids had outgrown, … Continue reading Prayer is where your life and your God meet
A student in a public speaking class said one of the reasons she supports abortions is because there are too many children who are being abused or neglected. I asked her after the speech if that meant she believed it is better for a baby to be aborted than abandoned. "Yes," she said, without blinking. … Continue reading Aborted or abandoned?
David wrote, “Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.” Wondrous things? In the Bible? Let’s be honest. Most of the world and a great number in the church do not believe the Bible is anything special. That’s why it sits on their shelves. They have no idea of the riches … Continue reading Are you seeing wondrous things through God’s Word?
I have to share a story that my son Micah, who is 26, married, and has two sons, just shared. Here are his words: I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to Praise the Lord and brag on my son for a minute. Last night as we were about to walk out the door to head … Continue reading Make it your aim
I had my first meeting yesterday after church with fourteen men and young men who want to learn about the calling and the work of preaching. We enjoyed lunch around the table in a classroom and for 90 minutes discussed the first eight chapters of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones' classic work, "Preaching and Preachers." I hadn't … Continue reading The Primacy of Preaching
It happened during the Korean War. A U.S. soldier in a Chinese prison camp was tortured for days until his mind finally snapped. When it did, the soldier began to quote Scripture, for hours, never the same verse more than once. The Chinese guards marveled at this, one man in particular. When the soldier came … Continue reading What are you hiding in your heart?
J. Mark Fox 