February 7, 2011 While on a mission trip in Colombia, South America, last week, I finished reading a book by David Platt called, “Radical.” Here’s one of the many stories Platt tells in the book that remind us of our God and his glory. “I was in Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population … Continue reading It is time to get Radical in our love for Christ
February 1, 2011 In his book, “Outliers: The Story of Success,” Malcolm Gladwell writes that a common denominator in those who excel in their discipline is that they have spent more than 10,000 hours practicing it. I thought about that with regard to families who spend time reading the Bible and praying together. There is … Continue reading You can be an outlier, too
February 1, 2011 The two women met with the pastor for counseling, independently of one another, but with the same complaint. Each had one child, a teenage boy. Each had remote husbands, detached, not involved in the life of the family. Each woman came to the pastor with guns blaring, saying, “I can’t stand my … Continue reading Nothing better than a heart that is free
January 17, 2011 I said “goodbye for now” to a dear friend a few days ago. Satherine was a charter member of Antioch Church, a faithful friend of our family, and like a grandmother to my children, never forgetting their birthdays, always interested in their lives. Cindy and I had the distinct privilege of traveling … Continue reading Farewell, Satherine — for now
January 10, 2011 God is wringing his hands, pacing heaven, mumbling to himself, his brow wrinkled with concern, beads of sweat gathering on his forehead, eyes shifting as he shuffles. The angels have never seen him like this and want to help without becoming a nuisance. Gabriel summons his courage and asks, “Lord? Is there … Continue reading End of days will come in the time that God chooses
January 3, 2011 In juxtaposition to all of the stories we have read this week that heralded the top events of 2010, I would like to look forward instead, and offer five suggestions fora happier and healthier new year. 1. Read the Bible with a plan. Those who read a Bible without a plan often … Continue reading Top five suggestions for a happy new year
J. Mark Fox 