Every Good Thing

“Count your blessings.” It’s a well worn phrase, but it embodies a philosophy of optimism and gratitude that we can all learn from. I’m grateful that I have a wonderful wife to whom I’ve been married for almost 41 years. I’m happy that we have two terrific children who have Read more…

What Did John Believe?

On the Sunday after Jesus was crucified, John’s Gospel tells us that Peter and another disciple—believed to be the apostle John[1]—ran to the tomb where Jesus’s body had been placed and found it empty.[2] Then John 20:8-10 adds this strange, seemingly contradictory statement: So the other disciple who had first Read more…