“If you were put on trial for being a disciple of Jesus Christ, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” is a question that was asked among Christians when I was in my teens. I do not know who… Continue reading

Could we move up the election to tomorrow? The election hype, the dire warnings that come from both sides promising that the US of A is doomed if the other guy is elected are so over the top that I… Continue reading

Today’s TFTD starts with a story from www.Christianitytoday.com. I am re-telling it because I think many Christians- yes, that includes me! – sometime fail to appreciate the value of serving just one. If we’re not “changing the world,” we are… Continue reading

As Election Day approaches, there are more and more messages in my email inbox telling me that God wants me to join with other Believers to vote for _____________ because he is “the one” God has chosen, the only righteous… Continue reading

A broken heart is one of the most painful experiences in life, isn’t it? The experience is universal, too! A little girl came down the aisle in church last week nearly inconsolable, her entire face twisted with sadness. I stopped… Continue reading

One of Aesop’s Fables came to mind this morning when I was trying to muster up some enthusiasm for the day, you know; the one about the Energizer Bunny. Oops… wrong cultural icon! I mean that one about a tortoise… Continue reading

I spent some time last night in my dreams in the realm of fairy tales. I dreamt of wishing for ‘happily ever after,’ of finding the right phrases that magically changed everything. But, alas, that is the stuff of kid’s… Continue reading

Are you certified? OK, stop laughing. Some of us might wonder if we are ‘certifiable’ but that’s not what I am asking today. In our highly specialized society, we learn a skill that allows us to generate an income. To… Continue reading

Mark’s Gospel tells this story about Jesus.“Jesus went into the synagogue again and noticed a man with a deformed hand. Since it was the Sabbath, Jesus’ enemies watched him closely. If he healed the man’s hand, they planned to accuse… Continue reading

In the Sept. ’08 issue of Christianity Today, Philip Yancey wrote an article that I want to share in part with you today. In it he reminds disciples that their faith is not just about the destination, as glorious as… Continue reading