I’m an avid reader, with a tremendous appreciation for how so many books have greatly impacted my life. But there are certain books that are transformational—they either bring the most important things into crystal clear focus, or take us to new places that we absolutely must go. These books may not get the notoriety ofContinue reading “Top 10 Books Every Christian Should Read”
Tag Archives: Mother Teresa
If Kindness Came First
2:00 AM. A deserted stretch of Texas highway. My five younger siblings and I stand amidst the tumbleweeds watching our widowed mother pray over our broken-down car. Finally, we spot some headlights approaching. We desperately wave our fourteen hands. A red sports car slows, and pulls over behind us. Praise God, we’re saved! Out ofContinue reading “If Kindness Came First”
Words to Live By
Every writer is influenced not only by his life experiences, but also by who he reads. In a recent fun and fascinating interview on Carrie Schmidt’s wonderful blog, I was asked if I could only read 5 books (besides the Bible) for the rest of my life, which would I choose? Which would you choose?Continue reading “Words to Live By”
Imagination, Hope, Prayer and Societal Change
Societal change does not come by accident; it occurs because someone first imagined it. This imagination can sneak into your life anytime, anywhere. For Mother Teresa, it started the first time she walked by a dying person on the street and wondered why no one was doing anything about it. For a young Martin LutherContinue reading “Imagination, Hope, Prayer and Societal Change”
Jim Baton 