Jeremiah had a problem. God gave him a message for His people, which he was taking faithfully to them. Those people werehearing it, but not the way they needed to listen. “As for you, son of man, your countrymen are… Continue reading

The man said, “I really do believe in God and Jesus, but I hate church.” The irony underlying the conversation hit me hard. How could I, a man who has spent his entire adult life working for a church, speak… Continue reading

Cowards and Confrontation “What do I say to my friend who is wandering spiritually?” Answers are much easier in the abstract than to practice in reality. What do you say to that fellow Christian who starts missing church every other… Continue reading

A wild swing, a bloody mess If you corner a animal it is likely to respond with hostility, bared teeth, claws, or fangs. Sam, my Irish setter, is the most docile creature you could imagine, but her hair will rise… Continue reading

It’s just karma, isn’t it? A man recently was comparing his life to mine.  He bemoaned his circumstances and pointed out my blessings. With more than a little envy, he side-stepped his responsibility for his situation: “It’s just karma, isn’t… Continue reading

Do you ever wonder what you really care about? It’s not hard to tell if you ask yourself: what has the greatest potential for heartbreak?   ·    Love your stuff? You will be heartbroken when it is taken away by… Continue reading

The young couple rejoiced in the blessing of God’s provision. In our conversation, he related how his faith was tested during the time of his unemployment, how worry would come over him from time to time. His choice was to… Continue reading

Buzz Lightyear, one of the stars of “Toy Story” the 1995 movie, gave us the phrase – to infinity and beyond. The toy astronaut has seen the outposts in space. He attempts to inspire his fellows in the toybox with… Continue reading

Ed’s face lit up as I commended him. He soaked up my affirmation like dry ground taking in the rain. Despite our 45 year difference in age, I know how he feels. Who doesn’t like being appreciated, having their efforts… Continue reading

The story out of Afghanistan yesterday only got worse.  The report of a US Army sergeant going down a village street, kicking in doors, and gunning down civilians;        16 in all, mostly women and children, was beyond heart-breaking. Grim… Continue reading