The sun began to set on the Los Angeles home as dozens of party guests hugged good-bye, bringing the joyful celebration to a close. There was a puppy, Max, in the home who was not used to seeing the front door open. What looked like an opportunity to this young explorer soon turned catastrophic. Max…
Is there anybody out there who has a word from God? It seems like everywhere you look these days, negativity abounds. It’s in print, it’s on television, on the radio, on social media, online. Even the news is little more than an unending soap opera. It almost makes me want to shout, “Really? Are you…
It was a little girl who once said these words, “I want to be good, but I don’t want to obey.” I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard adults express the same sentiment. Most people would say they want to be considered a good person, but how many are willing to adjust their…
It has been said that God loves stories, and that is the reason He created humanity. Our lives—individually and together —weave stories that tell of His sovereignty and goodness, His love and His great, graceful purpose for each and every one of us. While I was en route to Ukraine to speak, the team learned…
Everything from his snap-down shirt to his weathered boots shouted “hard-working Texan cowboy.” His hat in hand, he slowly walked up to me. He spoke with a gravelly but soft voice, “Pastor French, may I talk with you a moment?” “Sure.” I replied, “How can I help you?” “God spoke to me about giving you…