As they carried the ark of the Lord back to where it belonged, with King David leading, the people of Israel stopped every six steps and worshipped. A sacrifice was made of oxen and fatted sheep. David was making sure that God was honored in this procession, and that the hearts of the people were … Continue reading Worship is defined by heart attitude
“For He commanded and they were created.” That’s what the Bible plainly teaches. When God spoke, he made something out of nothing. It is an astounding thought that we cannot understand, and in an attempt to “unscrew the inscrutable,” men have resorted to myths and fables and lies. The truth is, God spoke to nothing … Continue reading God creates something when there is nothing
In the play, “The Last Sin Eater,” there is a scene where I am arguing with my wife. Just as an aside, you know that takes a lot of acting ability. As another aside, there are three more shows left. This afternoon at 2 p.m., tonight at 7, and Sunday night at 7. Come to … Continue reading When trusting God looks like a burden
Cadi Forbes lives with a horrible weight. Only 10 years old, she bears the guilt of her younger sister Elen’s death, and feels the shame of her mother’s rejection every day. This anguish is compounded when her grandmother dies, the only woman who loved her unconditionally. In the opening scene of the play, Cadi is … Continue reading The Last Sin Eater: Must-see theater
I was running last Saturday, listening to a teaching for fathers as I pounded the country pavement. Todd Wilson was talking to 500 men at a recent conference about the privileges of fatherhood. He said, “Whatever your job is, whether you are a welder, an engineer, or a pastor, the truth is that if you … Continue reading Family memories and Father’s Day blessings
Do you make arguments in prayer? Not arguments based on strife or selfishness, but humble appeals built on sound, biblical reasoning? As I studied Psalm 143 last week, that’s something I learned from David. He did not just make his requests known in prayer, he also put arguments behind them. He appealed first to the … Continue reading Lay hold of God’s willingness in prayer
J. Mark Fox 