Open My Eyes
There is a basic way of seeing things that I’m drawn to. Call it a perspective of grace. The beginnings of this perception was born in close relationships. Instead of…
Year: 2023
I Thank God
I feel compelled today to speak to those who labor and serve in the Lord’s Kingdom. Let’s begin with a passage from Philemon. “I thank my God always, making mention…
Coloring Between the Lines
Perhaps I’m being a bit nostalgic with this post. The meat of this post was written nearly ten years ago as our first grandson Asher was in Pre-school. This week,…
The Diverse Unity of the Church
There is an inherent tension in the church between unity and uniqueness. This tension reveals the church’s greatest strengths and its greatest challenges. We’ll explore both in turn before examining…
Psalms: With a Twist
Most dramatic TV shows have a twist, a surprise moment that takes the story in an unexpected direction. The tramp is really an heir to the family fortune. The likable…
When God Says No
One day when Michael was around 4 and Rebekah was about 6 it snowed. This particular storm left cars, trees, and lawn beautifully covered in 2-3 inches of fluffy white.…
Cookie Dough Faith
Here’s a leap for you. Thinking about cookie dough reminds me of faith in Jesus. Strange, right?
Psalms: Silence the Enemy
There is one consistent joy that I’ve discovered during my time serving in public schools. That joy is the sound of 5-9-year-olds playing. Whether in the gym or on the…
Just Standing Around
Most of us would equate standing around with inactivity. There we are, just standing. We could be in a line, at the mall, in our homes, or out in the…
The Community of Church
From The Basics The word “church” may be understood in many different ways. For some, it is the building, whether the grand masonry of a cathedral, the wooden clapboard of…
Psalms: Priorities
A famous economist once said, “There are no solutions; there are only trade-offs.” Whether we admit it or not, everything is a series of choices. Especially where to spend our…
The Narrow Gate
One of the things Betty and I try to do while vacationing is find local places to eat at instead of always going to nationwide franchises. It’s gotten a little…