Are you a wan·na·be?  There are those who desperately wants to be somebody, but they do not put in the effort to reach their goal. A fake degree hangs in the office of the guy who did not make it… Continue reading

But, are you ready for the chaos? She came to faith in Christ from a life that many would envy;  a tenured professor, owning two homes, respected by her peers, doing good work in her  community. But, as a lesbian… Continue reading

Be energetic about your faith! Where’s the balance between faith and works, between prayer and purpose?  The story of Nehemiah inspires me with the blend of complete faith and diligence on his part in bringing about the restoration of Jerusalem.… Continue reading

Lord, keep me pure! The teenage boys, athletes and good students from respected families, are on trial for rape. A football coach in their small town had a pre-season party where alcohol was provided. A young intoxicated girl was raped.… Continue reading

What’s your expectation? Dr. Larry Crabb, Christian author and counselor, writes about a session with a man who opened with this request, “Make me feel better quickly!”  Crabb replied, “Get a case of your favorite alcoholic beverage, a compliant woman,… Continue reading

Hit that reset, start anew? My family members think I am quite clever because I ‘fix’ their computers.  The open secret is that in many cases all that is required is a complete shut-down.  When the computer restarts, the connections… Continue reading

The Old Cadillac   She drove by with nothing left of her former elegance. 30 years ago the Coupe De Ville was the top of the line, now she was just a shabby old car with fainted paint, weak springs,… Continue reading

Real satisfaction A cheeseburger and fries pleases my palate, but when I eat those things, I consume far more calories to find satisfaction. When I sit down to a salad with the complex flavors of arugula, leafy lettuce, and spinach,… Continue reading

Come, running! The Christmas story includes some men regarded by others in their time as the lowest, people without social status. The shepherds lived apart from society, tending Bethlehem’s sheep. Sheep herding was a menial job. The men were rough,… Continue reading

Shepherds and sheep I read about the shepherds who saw angels, heard a song, and went into Bethlehem to “see this thing that has happened.”  (Luke 2)  It brought to mind a memory of my own childhood. When I was… Continue reading