In a dramatic scene in the movie A Few Good Men, Lieutenant Junior Grade Daniel Kaffee questions Base Commander Colonel Nathan Jessup about an event that occurred under Jessup’s command. Kaffee demands “I want the truth,” to which Jessup responds, “The Truth? You can’t handle the truth.” The Gospel of John describes another dramatic scene […]
Week 41 Character | Godliness: Is It Attainable Anymore?
A few weeks ago I attended the funeral of my wife’s aunt, who was the twin of my mother-in-law. We spent a week with our family who had gathered in Columbia, Tennessee, to comfort one another, enjoy time together, and celebrate the wonderful life of this selfless servant, the one we all called Aunt Donna. […]
Week 40 Character |
Growing Through Suffering
Stepping outside, I felt the coolness of a beautiful spring morning, where the birds are singing a beautiful tune as the sun rises over the trees, bringing everything to life. I decided to load my bike into my car and take it to a quiet, country road not far from my home. As I rode, […]
Week 39 Character |
Our Submissive Savior
Lance Armstrong was the greatest cyclist in the world, dominating the Tour de France, the most prestigious of all bicycle races. It changed in October of 2012 as headlines read, “Lance Armstrong Striped of Seven Tour de France Titles.” Armstrong’s censor came following an investigation that found him guilty of using illegal performance-enhancing drugs. He […]
Week 38 Character |
Speaking Truth in Love
Truth is the beginning of every good thing, both in heaven and on earth; and he who would be blessed and happy should be from the first a partaker of truth for then he can be trusted (Plato). Trust comes from lovingly speaking truth, whether as an individual believer or as the collective community of […]
