Lessons from a Cow

My dad died twelve years ago. On the evening after his funeral, my wife took our kids to Chick-fil-a. They were their usual chipper selves: [big smiles] "How are you today?"

They probably didn't expect the answer, "Not great. We buried Granddaddy today." But they had a great response: They comped their meal and gave the kids little plush cows.

Turns out you can learn a lot from a cow.

What Do We Do About the Foreigner?

Despite popular sentiment, the Bible really does have a lot to say to modern life, but it's rarely as simple as finding the one verse that speaks to an issue. Thus when someone pulls out a verse and claims it's all you need to know on a political or social issue, it's reasonable to be skeptical. Let's look together at a topic that's generating a lot of heat right now.

Is "do not oppress the foreigner" really all scripture has to say about our immigration debates? I'd like to invite you to look over my shoulder as I wrestle with the issue biblically.

Your Digital Smorgasbord

This week, I've got a selection of articles I've come across I think you'll enjoy.