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No more guilty shame
We all know the sting of shame. It drives some to despair, others to extravagant attempts to prove their worth to themselves or others. Some try to erase shame by denying their words or actions, pretending it never happened, or… Continue reading
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Faith is not easy
Over the years I’ve known seasons when faith was tested. How about you? When I was in my early thirties, faith was battered by the experience of a church split. I was astonished at the cruelty and selfishness of those… Continue reading
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Panic or Ponder
When I was a younger man, I was convinced that when I reached a certain age, I would have life figured out, that the questions would be settled by time and experience. Many questions have found answers, but many remain.… Continue reading
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The Heavy Burden of Expectations
Our celebration of Christmas comes with a heavy burden of expectations. The bright lights and nostalgic songs stir up different longings in each of us, don’t they? We want to heal broken relationships. We hope to connect with our family… Continue reading
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God wins!
My Christian Education class of 5th and 6th graders is doing a survey of the Bible this year. Last night we came to the book of the Revelation. How does one take such a complex book and even make it… Continue reading
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Pardoned!
The political world is full of noisy debate today following the choice of the out-going President to give his son a full and sweeping pardon, reaching back for a decade, for crimes for which he was facing sentencing later this… Continue reading
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Sustained by Hope
Thanksgiving Day was full of loving warmth among friends, funny stories, and great food. I was not eager to see it end. Coming home in the evening to my living room, I sat there gazing at the Christmas tree’s sparkly… Continue reading
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The not so simple challenge
Let’s take on a challenge together – to be thankful! Put a daily reminder in your phone, post a note on your fridge. This week practice real gratitude. That sounds simple, but if you listen to your words and those… Continue reading
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That’s not what I ordered
I went to a local eatery this week and ordered fajitas. Anticipating the sizzling skillet full of chicken strips, peppers, onions, beans, and rice – I was ready for dinner. What showed up was nothing like a ‘fajita’ plate! Boiled… Continue reading
CoffeeBreak With The Word 