My jaw dropped. A struggling mother said to me, "My son will be healed from his life-altering disease as soon as God is finished using it." I knew she was trying to make sense of unimaginable suffering. But I couldn't help thinking: Holy Cow! That's not how our Heavenly Father treats His children. She’s not alone. I've heard it in Bible studies, small groups, casual conversations, and even heartfelt prayers. "God is in control." "God caused this for a reason." "Lord, if it’s

Seiquincentennial. Now that we're a few days past America’s 250th birthday, I’ve actually learned to say semiquincentennial. But the most remarkable thing about Ame is not the seven-syllable word. It’s the astounding spiritual and governmental heritage left by the men who pledged “our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor” to establish the United States of America. Today there is endless debate about Christianity’s role in America’s founding. But history speaks best thro

The Next Founding Fathers The Torch in Our Hands Last night I attended the birthday celebration of a friend. He is well known as an industry leader, a ministry founder, a pioneer, and an astonishingly generous supporter of countless Kingdom endeavors. He is also a devoted family man and tremendous father whose sons are now following in his footsteps, carrying forth his legacy, and helping lead what he built. I wasn’t planning on saying anything during the celebration because