We love stories about ‘can do’ people, those who like the little engine in the children’s story, just keep going saying, “I know I can, I know I can!” But true faith is more than gritty determination or a positive… Continue reading

Christians wear crosses and usually decorate their sacred places with crosses. Ironic, when you remember that the cross was an instrument of execution, a brutal, cruel one that brought terrible suffering and gruesome death. The Christ who died there imbued… Continue reading

The 10th commandment forbids a sin many do not even understand. The Bible says, “You must not covet your neighbor’s house. You must not covet your neighbor’s wife, male or female servant, ox or donkey, or anything else that belongs… Continue reading

In the movie, “Shrek” there is a funny scene when Donkey jumps up and down, yelling, “Pick me. Oh, I know. Pick me.” Even though it’s a cartoon, we identify with his desperation. Whether we admit it or not, we… Continue reading

Ever faced an event with dread, knowing it will be difficult? Things like a critical interview, a big test, major surgery, a confrontation that has to happen come down the road to all of us. Some we can’t avoid, others… Continue reading

The conceit of human intelligence comes into full bloom right around Easter every year. Scholars appear on National Geographic TV or Discovery Channel to ‘explain’ why the disciples mistakenly thought that Jesus was alive, or how He simply swooned and… Continue reading

The young man and I were discussing what shapes his life, the way he makes decisions. He belongs to an organization that is an off shoot of the US Navy. Interestingly, he said that when he put on his military… Continue reading

Years ago, I had a friend who was somewhat socially awkward. Conversations with him tended to have long, uncomfortable pauses. But, he loved having people in his home. He built his house specifically to allow for extending hospitality. There were… Continue reading

“Hey, Dad, what do you think…..?” I hear those words or ones similar when one of our kids calls for advice or just to share the latest news about life. Phones and email keep our family connected despite being scattered… Continue reading

He clearly knew that what he was doing was not the ‘right’ thing to do in God’s eyes.  It violated the principles of the Word and ignored all the godly advice from every Christian friend he had. But, he did… Continue reading