It was a pivotal Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals. The Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz were tied at two games apiece. Although clearly not himself, Michael Jordan stepped onto the court for his pregame routine. Arguably basketball’s greatest of all time, Jordan would not let this opportunity slip through his fingers, no matterContinue reading “No Matter What the Cost”
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The Father’s Greater Purpose
A loving father never wants to see his child in pain. When a child hurts, a good father hurts along with him or her. Nevertheless, sometimes a father permits his child’s momentary discomfort to achieve a greater purpose. Good discipline may mean that a child experiences some hurt in the short term, but that briefContinue reading “The Father’s Greater Purpose”
From Utter Darkness Into Brilliant Light
On April 8, 2024, observers across the United States, Mexico, and Canada beheld the wonder of a total solar eclipse. This cosmic spectacle charms North America’s skies once every three years. A partial eclipse is remarkable, but in a total eclipse, the moon obscures the sun in its entirety, casting a broad shadow across theContinue reading “From Utter Darkness Into Brilliant Light”
The Healing Touch of Compassion
As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns. Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.Continue reading “The Healing Touch of Compassion”
God’s Agape Love and Martin Luther King Jr.
Peace Always Within Reach
An Advent Reflection In times of striving and conflict, one cannot help but imagine a future day of respite and harmony. And when the world is marked by international turmoil, cries for peace radiate around the world. The spouse, children, and parents of the soldier serving in the thick of the battle long for nothingContinue reading “Peace Always Within Reach”
Persevering in the Walk of Faith
At about a year old, a baby finally learns to walk. For months, the child has been motoring around the home by crawling on all fours. After plenty of practice pulling themselves up to stand and countless tumbles, the child takes his or her first steps. Parents enshrine the moment of their child’s first stepsContinue reading “Persevering in the Walk of Faith”
The Promise of the Father
God raised Jesus from the dead, and we are all witnesses of this. Now he is exalted to the place of highest honor in heaven, at God’s right hand. And the Father, as he had promised, gave him the Holy Spirit to pour out upon us, just as you see and hear today. (Acts 2:32–33,Continue reading “The Promise of the Father”
With Childlike Faith in the Risen Lamb
Then when they were alone, he turned to the disciples and said, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you have seen. I tell you, many prophets and kings longed to see what you see, but they didn’t see it. And they longed to hear what you hear, but they didn’t hear it.” (Luke 10:23-24 NLT)Continue reading “With Childlike Faith in the Risen Lamb”
Words Unfading and Unchanging
“Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door. Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass awayContinue reading “Words Unfading and Unchanging”
Paul J. Palma 