Dear Wake Up Family: Because religion is a mixture of culture and theology, it can be difficult to detect which has the greater influence. If you don’t believe me, consider this. “The leaders of the priests and the people became more and more unfaithful. They followed all the pagan practices of the surrounding nations…. The…
Dear Wake Up Family: About sixty years before Israel was destroyed in 722 BC, God sent Jonah to the wicked capital city of Israel’s nemesis, Nineveh, to give them a message of hope. The story and message of Jonah illustrate that although we can’t change history, sometimes repentance can change our futures. Understandably, Jonah was…
Dear Wake Up Family: Imagine seeing this painting by Caravaggio in 1600. The dramatic play of light and shadow is extraordinary. Living in the age of photography, 4k television, and streaming video, it is inconceivable to contemplate what it was like four hundred years ago. Back then, paintings and sculptures were the only visual media…
Dear Wake Up Family: This past August (2022), when I heard the news Olivia Newton-John had passed away, my first recollection was of her beaming, infectious smile. Because the depth and sincerity of coverage surrounding her in Australia, Britain, and the US suggested she wasn’t the typical, self-absorbed celebrity, I watched a documentary about her…
Dear Wake Up Family: Mike Tyson was just twenty years old when, in the mid-1980s, he became the youngest champion in boxing history. He was so aggressive and strong that many of his opponents lasted less than sixty seconds in the first round. Two lasting only thirty seconds! A remarkable feat considering boxing matches are…
Dear Wake Up Family: This month I want to share what is probably the most frequently asked question (grievance) we get in the office and how we answer it. The question, although asked in different ways, always pertains to Jesus’ divinity or the Trinity being three separate entities. Here are some of the complaints… “You…
