While visiting Southern California to speak on the history of the English Bible several years ago, I found myself seated next to a total stranger in the hotel restaurant. We exchanged pleasantries, including what had brought each of us to town on that particular weekend. When he learned of my speaking topic, he became curious. […]
Week 34 Character | Reflections of a Faithful Shepherd
My father, Frank Kovacic, passed away at the age of 82 in 2007. “Recently, when my mother moved from their house to a senior apartment, we came across my father’s small memo book from college days and a plain composition book. The books were found at his desk where he spent about 45 minutes daily. […]
Week 33 Mission | Who Is Jesus?
What do you believe about Jesus? That is the most important question you’ll ever have to answer. Remember what Jesus told Nicodemus: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). What do you believe about […]
Week 33 Character | Pleasing God
As followers of Christ we want to please God in all that we do. However, the enemy cleverly provides multiple distractions, ensuring that pleasing God remains one of the greatest challenges in our walk of faith. We may have the best intentions, but our selfish desires and bad habits often prevent us from achieving our […]
Week 32 Mission | Waking Up to Our Global Calling
I enjoy spending time in our local public library. Something about the stacks of books and dozens of people reading paperbacks, newspapers, and magazines makes my heart beat a little faster. During my last visit I spotted something I had not seen before. Nestled in the middle of the soft chairs in the children’s section […]