Growing in Godly Wisdom

This summer, I had a rather surreal experience. I spent six weeks basically retracing the various stages of my life. This was not planned, but it happened anyway as we visited family and churches in the States. I visited the house I grew-up in, the schools I attended,...

Why Church?

I’ve spent the past two months visiting churches in nine different states. First, let me say it was a blessing to see the many ways churches are bringing about transformation in their congregations and communities. There are way more good things that go on in churches...

The Story the Matters

Jossy Chacko grew up in India before moving to Australia to attend university in the 1980’s. He remained there after college, marrying an Australian woman and having a successful business career. He remained in touch with many friends in India, including a...

Everyday Goodness

There is this amazing account in Mark where Jesus restores a demon possessed man. The man is possessed by such a quantity of demons that when Jesus’ asks for his name the response is “legion, for we are many.” Jesus miraculously throws all the demons...

From Guilt, to Grace, to Hope

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 These are some of the most familiar, beloved, and memorized words in all of Scripture. Yet, as familiar as they...