I’ve been a fan of Penn State and Joe Paterno ever since my cousin played football there in the mid-70’s. So I’m particularly grieved and saddened by the news that Jerry Sandusky, a long-time assistant coach, was sexually assaulting young boys over a period of many years. I read the grand jury presentment last week–what […]
What keeps you from seeking God? Busyness? Don’t really see the point? Maybe you wonder what difference it will really make. Are you angry at Him? Do you feel like He disappointed you? Maybe you thought you’d done everything you knew to do, prayed faithfully, read your Bible, but God still didn’t come through the […]
This is a story I wrote a few years ago about legalism and grace…and healing. Phil entered the restaurant, sat down in a booth and waited for his eyes to adjust to the dim light. The lone waitress approached and took his order. Water. No ice. Phil watched her walk away—a little too closely—then quickly […]
Rob Bell is the pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandeville, Michigan. He just released his new book, Love Wins, which I’ve read. The Dalai Lama will be speaking at the University of Arkansas on May 11th. I live across the street from the campus and help to pastor The Church at Arkansas whose […]