A couple are getting dressed to go to dinner and Sally asks Sam, “How does this outfit look?” The words, at face value,  are inviting an opinion about clothing, but are they really?  A wise companion listens for the ‘hidden’… Continue reading

I have stood in courtrooms and witnessed effective advocates speak earnestly for those they represent. In our justice system, nothing replaces having an able lawyer on your side. One young man I know, barely an adult, did some foolish things,… Continue reading

Compassion, responsibility, opportunity, choices …  while I drove I listened to a program that was discussing homelessness in America.  I heard about solutions that had unintended consequences. Some suggested stricter laws, others wanted to pour more money into building houses.… Continue reading

A long time ago, God called Moses to the top of the mountain and handed down a basic set of rules for Israel, the people of the Lord. We call that list – the Ten Commandments. How many can you… Continue reading

A couple of weeks ago I attended a Little League game and it was fun until the inning where the umpire made a controversial call. I think he made a mistake, but his call stood because he is the umpire.… Continue reading

Mostly, I am glad for the informality of the society in which I live.  30 years ago, a white shirt, jacket, and tie were ‘the rule’ for office and pulpit. I now wear my blue jeans and cowboy boots even… Continue reading

I checked my mailbox and there was just one lonely envelope, a form letter. I joked, “Guess I’m still waiting for that $1,000,000 check!” My friend remarked, “I think you’re doing just fine without it.” It was a moment of… Continue reading

Each Sunday, as part of our gathering, we invite people to prayer where the Elders of our fellowship anoint them with oil, trusting God to bring wholeness, provision, and restoration. James directed those in need of healing to ask for… Continue reading

When a selfish or foolish person gains a place of leadership, many suffer tragic results. It should be a self-evident truth. It is common sense, isn’t it? I have lived long enough to see organizations flourish when led by those… Continue reading

Do you buy into the myth that somehow all of your present struggles will disappear ‘tomorrow’?  Without being overly cynical, let me tell you that you may find solutions for today’s issues but tomorrow will have new ones for you.… Continue reading