Perdonando a los archienemigos
Long ago and far away, I lived for many hours a day in a magical kingdom called, “school”. Many of you may disagree with my perspective but I found it magical because I got to witness the...
Categoría: Devocionales
Tamices
I have, arguably, an unhealthy fascination with crime documentaries. The draw for me is the winding, sometimes long-term, often surprising process in which experts find and analyze evidence and...
¿Jura usted solemnemente…?
I’ve never been part of a trial, but I’m no stranger to courtroom oaths. Every day, bailiffs ask people taking the stand this poignant question: “Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the...
A Hot Mess
Have you ever felt like you're living in a hot mess, and so much around you feels plain ugly and evil? Unless I am gazing out at an extraordinary mountain vista, or having our weekly lunch at...
Free From Hypocrisy
When I was growing up, I distinctly remember the hurt and pain from Christians saying one thing and acting another. Hypocrisy cuts to the heart, and it cut mine deeply—so deeply that I wanted...
En el nombre de Jesús
In today’s Scripture, Peter and John were brought before the council to explain themselves after they were seen healing a lame man. The council stood before them and asked, “by what power or by...
De estar deslumbrado a algo más profundo
Crowds can be fickle. Star-struck in one moment. Disheartened in the next. If you’ve ever been to a Cubs game, you know the feeling. Cheers and jeers happen every inning, every season. Since the...
¿Quién dices que soy?
In Matthew 16:15-16, Jesus asked, "Who do you say I am? This question is the most critical one anyone can answer. It reminds me of a C.S. Lewis quote from his book, “Mere Christianity”.
For The Good
I have been among many Christians who will cite Romans 8:28 as though it applies universally, exclusively focused on the “all things”. Allow me to call your attention to “for the good” and...