Stinking to high Heaven? Francis Chan, author and pastor, is quoted as saying that one of the reasons he stepped away from pastoral ministry is that his constant emphasis on applied Christianity was ‘bugging some people.’  In short, his failure… Continue reading

For me, the best part of Christmas is gift-giving. My life is full of good things and wonderful people. My needs and wants are few. Seeing the joy that comes from presenting a truly thoughtful gift makes my day. My… Continue reading

Compiled from excerpts from Stories Behind The Great Traditions of Christmas (Zondervan). Up until about 350 years ago, the only universally celebrated Christian holiday was Easter. Christ’s birth was an important part in the Bible but since no date is… Continue reading

Stop! Before you shrug and hit the delete button, give me a minute. Growing numbers of Americans, especially those under the age of 30 are reaching the conclusion that they must choose between robust faith or science as guiding principles… Continue reading

I am rich!  No, I did not win the $550 Million in the PowerBall Lottery. My wealth is found in God’s love story. As I prepare to celebrate Advent I am invited to swim in an ocean of grace, to… Continue reading

Insight is a valuable trait, enjoyed by only a few, but available to all. A person with insight sees what others cannot see. He peers behind the obvious and discerns the realities of the situation. This gift allows him to… Continue reading

Tears welled up in my eyes as compassion filled my heart.  The disappointment and pain in the conversation was sharp, piercing even. “God chose not to intervene,” he said; and he was right. The situation was not the desired outcome. … Continue reading

Rich and Robin have a story! It’s not the ‘and they lived happily ever after’ kind, not yet anyway. Five years ago, she found that deadly cancer had invaded her body. She is still living with it, though not controlled… Continue reading

Football? Turkey? Feasting?  Perhaps, all of the above?  Tomorrow  I will enjoy Thanksgiving, the uniquely American holiday that came from the Pilgrim celebrations. Those hardy souls that remained alive after the first year of terrible trials, gathered with their Indian… Continue reading

“I just know that he is planning to ….” and with that, he leapt into the abyss of his own imagination. Have you ever taken a little factoid and turned it into a full-blown conclusion?  Integrity takes a big hit… Continue reading