The Best Gift An old proverb says, “If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one.” There’s wisdom in these few words. The idea is to focus on just one thing. If we keep our eyes on what is most important and pursue it with all our heart, we will have... Read more
An Encounter With Jesus I grew up in a Christian home. My parents were active in church, and they gave me every opportunity to build a strong relationship with Jesus. But as a teenager I began to drift from God. Read more
The Egyptian Plate My father, Victor Duerksen, turns 101 years old this September. Overall, he’s in good health and has a positive outlook. He lives in his own place, and the home-care worker who comes in several hours a day has become a good friend. Yet, when I was... Read more
Servants of the Sanctuary, Part 2 The world doesn’t need the Bible Answerman as much as it needs the good Samaritan. Read more
Speaking Truth in Love The art of thoughtful dialogue is fast becoming a lost commodity among us. Considering opposing viewpoints is increasingly distasteful to many. Read more
Relationships Beyond Mere Words I’ve seen it on social media and heard it via concerned phone calls — a growing urgency among those seeking a church that makes a tangible difference in this increasingly polarized culture. This urgency is not only shared by many of our members, b... Read more
Nasty Man Jose was a nasty man. Anybody in town would tell you that. No one wanted to be near him. Not even his wife. Read more
Servants of the Sanctuary, Part 1 Nobody should ever die alone. Yet it happens all the time. Read more
It's All About the Destination So many people have shared with me the phrase, “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.” My guess is those people have not moved halfway across the country with three kids and three pets in one minivan in two days. After having com... Read more
