There is an obsession among some Christians about making the Gospel “new.” Many are caught up in a pursuit of re-discovery of Jesus’ true message and identity. Most of the things we accept about Who He was and what He… Continue reading

This was posted on Facebook: “Success is the place where preparation, courage, and opportunity meet.” (Scott Wilson) Hmm. Really? What kind of success is that? I used to read a lot of the ‘success’ literature. Each author had a different… Continue reading

There are people who bumble their way through the day with no idea about what is going on around them, about how they are being perceived, unaware of how they affect others. They lack self-awareness. They are sometimes offensive but… Continue reading

Deep faith and abundant blessings should go together. Too many times, prosperity and peace only produce apathy about the things of God. A once deeply devout disciple develops a sense of independence based on the illusion that he can manage… Continue reading

I would have a hard time taking advice on nutrition from a guy with a large order of fries sitting on his desk next to his Hostess Twinkies®, or counsel about long-term health decisions from a physician who was grossly… Continue reading

Yesterday some of my friends ate corned beef and cabbage, worn green, and spoke in strange tongues to mark St. Patrick’s Day. Shamrocks appeared. For me, without a drop of Irish blood, (that I know of) it is not a… Continue reading

From an early age, my late father frequently reminded me that those who are blessed with privilege must recognize the responsibility that comes with it. I saw that principle through the middle chapters of Leviticus which I read today. The… Continue reading

Sunday’s worship at our church included some thunderous wonders! About 15 minutes into the service, a thunderstorm broke outside and with it came lightning that struck somewhere very, very close to the building. The building glowed white and then shook… Continue reading

The future, in most accounts, is not bright! Our great nation and the rest of the world remains in the grip of the worst economic difficulties seen in decades. Two wars that drain American treasure and cost thousands of lives… Continue reading

Yesterday I wrote about our adventure in Wyoming back in 1978. Sensing that the Spirit was leading us to that place, Bev and I went willingly. Once there, we experienced a mixture of experiences of our lives. The first week… Continue reading