Do you know anyone who has lost a loved one? A spouse, a child, a parent? I’ve watched people around me lose those they love through illness, accident, old age, or even by self-inflicted means. And I’ve felt bad for them. Sympathy. Knowing about their loss and pain,...
I watch movies to be entertained. To smile and laugh and cheer at happy endings. I don’t watch movies to be disturbed...until now. And I’m about to encourage you to watch a movie that will disturb you greatly. Unless you’ve recently returned from a lengthy stay on an...
Look around. Listen to the politicians. Read the headlines. Talk to your neighbors and coworkers. It won’t take long before two themes emerge. Justice and mercy. But rarely do these two words occur in the same sentence, or even in the same conversation. There’s a lot...
Do you believe in gravity? Do you believe in electricity? Of course you do. So do I. And we prove our belief every time we take a step or turn on a light. But when it comes to biblical truth and spiritual matters, our beliefs don’t always translate into actions. And I...
Anyone other than me find themselves becoming a little more forgetful as they get older? It happens, doesn’t it? The same weakness we saw in our parents and grandparents (and chuckled at!) is now showing up in us. And if you haven’t experienced this yet, no worries…it...
Fat. A word that causes more grief than the three letters deserve. For most of us, gaining weight is much easier than losing it. Those five pounds I lost from September to November? Yup, they reappeared in the three weeks leading up to Christmas. And it took until now...
I’ve heard it over and over again. “The Bible is an ancient, mythological book irrelevant to modern culture.” Is it? The Christian community would disagree. Those who do not follow Christ are not convinced. We could lock horns and argue about this until Jesus returns....
Anonymity can bring pleasant surprises. Someone ahead of you pays your bill in the drive-thru. Or you receive a card or gift in the mail from an anonymous friend. But anonymity can create problems, too. How many times have you been the victim of...
One of the most significant roles described in the Bible is the role of shepherd. But it's one that can also be abused. Lately, our present-day news headlines have been filled with accounts of the worst possible abuse by 21st century pastor-shepherds. For years, many...
Enough. Have you ever said that to God? Enough suffering, Lord. I’ve had more than my fair share of trouble. When is it going to stop? Remember the trials and tribulations of Job? His near-perfect life was disrupted by trouble. Lots and lots of trouble. He lost his...
The Order of Submission If ever a word could be identified as an emotional trigger, it’s submission. And if...
Christians and National Cookie Month Did you know October is National Cookie Month? Not that I need an excuse...
Feelings, Rights, Preferences, and Honor “Honor” is not a concept often mentioned in our culture these days. I...