A Response to Roe Last week our nation read a leaked SCOUTS opinion written by Judge Samuel Alito that suggests that the Supreme Court is overturning Roe v. Wade. In the days that followed we read many opinions on social media platforms. Some were rejoicing that Roe could be overturned, others were lamenting. One of the challenges in our worldContinueContinue reading “A Response to Roe”
Author Archives: Brian Veal
Preaching Hope to Hurting People
One of the most valuable classes I took in Seminary was my preaching course. I once mentioned this to my professor and he reminded me that the preaching course should be the most valuable course a seminarian takes, if he takes the preaching course last. The reason for this is simple. We spend three years learning what the BibleContinueContinue reading “Preaching Hope to Hurting People”
The Rock Who Cried Out
Last week we looked at Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. The excited crowd was laying down clothes and palm branches (Matthew 21:8) for a red-carpet entry into Jerusalem. They were shouting and screaming, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Matthew 21:9). The fuddy-dud Pharisees didn’t like all the chaosContinueContinue reading “The Rock Who Cried Out”
Even the Rocks Will Cry Out
This Sunday is Palm Sunday. We call it “Palm Sunday” because of the palm branches that were laid out for Jesus as he made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem a week before his crucifixion. John 12:12 -13 says, “The next day, when the large crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was comingContinueContinue reading “Even the Rocks Will Cry Out”
Exhausted? Burdened? Fearful? Do This…
People often ask us how we are holding up since the life-altering event of Greyson’s cancer relapse occurred on December 3rd. The truth is, we were exhausted by Mid-December, so whatever “three-months past exhaustion” is called, that’s what we are. Our exhaustion has manifested itself in each of us in different ways. For Greyson, his fatigue has manifestedContinueContinue reading “Exhausted? Burdened? Fearful? Do This…”
Christ Will Pick You Up
Life will knock you down. It’s guaranteed. Each of us will endure pain, heartache and unexplainable depths of sorrow in this life. Life will knock you down…but Christ will pick you up. Over the last few days, life has beat us down. As we were reeling, processing the news about Greyson and his cancer, weContinueContinue reading “Christ Will Pick You Up”
Greyson’s Cancer
Greyson’s battle with Leukemia took a discouraging turn a few days ago. He woke up with a fever and an upset stomach. We took him to the hospital, assuming it was a normal virus. Upon admission they ran a battery of tests. Less than 48 hours later, we learned the news: His cancer is back,ContinueContinue reading “Greyson’s Cancer”
Books I’m Reading This Month: February 2020
In January I focused much of my reading on theology and especially on the never-ending debate between reformed theology and non-reformed theology. This month, my focus is mainly on the art of preaching, with a few other books thrown in for good measure. I will also begin my Ph.D. reading in February. Below is myContinueContinue reading “Books I’m Reading This Month: February 2020”
Don’t Be The Jesus Juke Guy
It’s (almost) time for the Super Bowl! If you aren’t a Chiefs fan or a 49ers fan you probably haven’t given much thought to how you’ll spend Sunday Night. But, for those of us who reside in Chiefs Kingdom or 49er’s Territory, the Super Bowl has dominated our thoughts for the past two weeks. AsContinueContinue reading “Don’t Be The Jesus Juke Guy”
Bald and Beautiful: Cancer, Chemo and Baldness
On July 19, 2019 our world was shattered when we heard the words that no parent ever wants to hear: “Your child has cancer.” Those words hit us like a train and left us momentarily paralyzed. The shock was too great. The news was too unbelievable. This could not be true. That day marked theContinueContinue reading “Bald and Beautiful: Cancer, Chemo and Baldness”