A Good Word

Singer and songwriter John Lennon wants us to “imagine there is no heaven.” He says, “It’s easy if you try. No hell below us. Above... read more

Heaven is a beautiful place—as beautiful as a bride is glorious on her wedding day. At present we see beauty imperfectly, through fuzzy... read more

I often hear people talk about their “little slice of heaven on earth.” Usually, they’re referring to a place they bought at the lake... read more

Revelation chapters 21 and 22 describe heaven as a beautiful city in splendid detail. The holy city has walls, gates, foundations, streets,... read more

If you had less than twenty-four hours to live, what would you say to the people you love? How would you say farewell? On the night before... read more

Cathryn and I have friends in Dallas who live in a big house. Their house is so big it has a second story dance studio where the wife... read more

In his book Baseball Through a Knothole, Bill Borst tells the story of kids who gathered in the outfield and watched St. Louis Cardinals... read more

The Bible says, “It is appointed for man once to die, and after that comes judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). So what exactly happens sixty... read more

The believers in the church at Laodicea had become dispassionate about Jesus and seemingly content with a tepid faith. Jesus called them... read more

John R.W. Stott was a trusted English theologian and clergyman in the Anglican Church. Time magazine once listed him among the 100 most... read more

Some churches are known for their high-profile location and others by the rich, powerful people who attend. Neither describe the church in... read more

Have you heard this one before? “If you find a perfect church, don’t join it! The moment you do, it becomes imperfect.” No church is... read more