Why am I driving to Joplin, MO to help tornado victims?

Why am I driving to Joplin, MO to help tornado victims?

So in the past two days I went from minding my own business and watching the news about the devastation that occurred in Joplin, MO due to a tornado to sitting in a van headed there. What happened? Why am I going there? Well, the story is somewhat fascinating because...
Oaths, Manipulation, Promises, Intentions, & Character

Oaths, Manipulation, Promises, Intentions, & Character

For as long as I can remember, Matthew 5:33-37 has been extremely difficult for me to wrap my mind around. Well, it’s not so much difficult to understand, because Jesus’ is pretty clear. He says what He means and He means what He says, but I’ve struggled with how this...