Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown, is a guide for figuring out what is truly necessary. Though not a Christian book, it’s the best self help book I’ve read in years. It helped me make a difficult, major decision I had been putting off. And it has influenced decisions since I first read it. Continue reading “Essentialism – A Review”
Author: John Wesley Smith
Much More Than a Baby
It’s sad and disturbing to think that many people never get past the image of baby Jesus in a manger. They miss who He was–and is. Continue reading “Much More Than a Baby”
Mephibosheth
I was touched the first time I heard the account of Mephibosheth in the Bible. How amazing it was that King David took in a man with a handicap and provided for him to eat at the king’s table. Continue reading “Mephibosheth”
What Really Happened the First Thanksgiving?
There are always stereotyped scenes of the Pilgrims somewhere at Thanksgiving time. Continue reading “What Really Happened the First Thanksgiving?”
Read the Bible in a Year
I strongly believe everyone should read God’s written word. Continue reading “Read the Bible in a Year”