Certain things are just understood. God is love. No one wants to go to hell. God wins. Taken individually, there’s nothing especially controversial about any of those statements for Christians. But pastor and author Rob Bell has written a controversial book that...
Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! The crowds cheered. They spread their cloaks on the road. They cut palm branches and placed them in His path as Jesus entered Jerusalem, riding on a donkey. Two thousand years later, many churches celebrate...
Once upon a time I was the Vice President of Human Resources for an international insurance company. The corporate rat race consumed all my energies. Writing for publication was a vague dream that belonged to another life – a life far removed from my reality. Twenty...
Early in my Christian life, I heard a sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer. When my pastor reached “Hallowed be Your name,” he took a detour into another sermon series on the names of God. Not long after that, I completed Kay Arthur’s study, Lord, I Want to Know You. I...
Two women. They were born within three years of each other and died within three days of each other. One, a star of stage and screen, and the other, a star of the political stage. Time Magazine described one as an actress, temptress,...
Twelve years ago, I moved from New York City to a much smaller city in Florida. More of a small town, actually. I welcomed the fresh air, the slower pace, and the improved quality of life. But I also needed to make some adjustments… About a week after...
I’ve recently been thinking about black holes. According to Wikipedia, black holes form when heavy stars collapse at the end of their life cycle. Many astronomers believe black holes exist in the centers of galaxies. Especially intriguing is that a black hole is...
Before I began blogging last year, I spent several months reading a variety of blogs. I subscribed to book review blogs, political blogs, spiritual blogs, and blogs for writers. I read posts written by those who had just entered the blogosphere, and posts written by...
I’ve won my first blog award from Alanna Klapp, of The Chipper Writer! Alanna was instrumental in helping me start my own blog by reconnecting me with Laura Christianson, the Blogging Barista. Here's how it works: 1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the...
Another ruler has fallen. Hosni Mubarek, President of Egypt, stepped down this week after almost thirty years of rule. He joins a long list of deposed dictators throughout history. Mass unrest in his country left him few options, despite his assurances that he would...
Looking for Direction? Life in a sin-sick, broken world has always been uncertain. But lately? Lately, we’ve...
Waiting in the Shadow of Tragedy Confession time: I don’t wait well. I’m impatient for good times to arrive....
Worn Out or Persevering? Are you worn out? I am. I’m worn out after a nonstop flood of bad news. A pandemic...