So where do you put yourself on the sliding scale of acceptability? Come on, now. It is a common human trait to compare ourselves with others in our search for significance. For example, a person might reason – “I’m nowhere… Continue reading

Mort Zuckerman, editor of U.S. News, writes about two kinds of cultures – the shame culture and the guilt culture – in an article published in the 11/6/06 issue. In that essay, he reflects on the growing problem with cheating… Continue reading

This past weekend, a movie called “Saw III” was the number one money-maker in American theaters. The movie is one of a genre called slasher films and features copious amounts of terror, blood, and torture. (No, I have not seen… Continue reading

Yesterday, members of the congregation I that I serve as Pastor said, “thank you!” It was an observance of Pastor’s Appreciation Day. I have difficulty accepting affirmation. Since I am the privileged one who gets to do what he loves… Continue reading

The clergyman at the funeral was saying the right kinds of words, but – for me, at least – it was flat, dry, and devoid of the Spirit. I didn’t get the feeling that he thought of God as present… Continue reading

In the book of Judges (not one of my favorite Bible books) there are stories that reveal a spiritual cycle that the people of God lived generation after generation.They enjoyed God’s blessings and in the flush of prosperity became apathetic… Continue reading

When Dean trusted Christ as Savior and Lord, he changed- really changed. A coworker who missed his risqué jokes and other things that were part of the ‘old man,’ said, “What’s wrong with you?” I think it might be better… Continue reading

There are hundreds of opportunities to do God’s work right where you live. With more available resources, many Believers are taking trips to the far sides of the globe to teach kids, build churches, and share the good news of… Continue reading

In mid-week, when I put on a necktie and jacket, Bev jokes with me about ‘putting on my armor!’ But she’s on the mark. It’s amazing what a little strip of silk around his neck and a dress shirt can… Continue reading

Monday I discovered that my riding mower needed the blades changed. After propping it up (safely!) I found I couldn’t turn the wrench and hold the blade at the same time. My neighbor, Tom, was working in his yard, so… Continue reading