Jesus is Coming Soon

Jesus is coming soon. Are you ready? This was one of the rallying cries of the Jesus People Movement in the late 1960s and early 1970s. But, you know, it’s been a while since I’ve heard anyone say it, much less boldly proclaim it. Some things, however, are worth repeating—as Paul once quipped, “To write … Continue reading Jesus is Coming Soon

Praying Big Prayers

A few months ago I wrote about the value of praying small prayers. I’ve received significant spiritual encouragement thinking about and praying those small prayers—and remembering to acknowledge that I frequently observe God answering small prayers. But this got me thinking about the other end of the spectrum. What about enormous prayers? I don’t mean … Continue reading Praying Big Prayers