I Don’t Know
I don’t know what your day has been like. What stresses arose. The rejections you faced. The anger that rose like a tsunami in your life. Or worse, the complacency and…
The Race: Go!!!
The runners are at the line. They have carefully positioned their hands and feet and waited for the starter’s call. At “set” they have risen from preparedness to readiness; their…
Less is More
John had labored for years building his ministry. He had gained recognition, fought the folly of the religious establishment, created a brand, and established his message. While others sought to…
Just Standing Around
Most of us would equate standing around with inactivity. There we are, just standing there. It could be in a line, at the mall, in our homes, or out in…
Prayer: As Necessary As Breathing
Prayer, like breathing, is not only natural but it is also necessary for our new life in Christ. I think that we can all agree that it’s a bad thing…
Prayer: As Natural As Breathing
I know that people stress out over prayer. They hear the beautifully articulated public prayer of an old saint and feel that their prayers fall far short. I remember feeling…
The Race: Get Set!
Once again the runners are at the line. At the call of “on your marks,” they have set their feet, placed their hands, and taken a moment of calm before…
Our Just Deserves
Every couple of weeks I receive an envelope inside is a pay stub. A worthless piece of paper. I can’t take it to the bank and cash it. But it…
Slave or Free?
Imagine being chained. Heavy iron links binding your hands, feet, and neck. Around you are a couple hundred other folks in the same condition. The place where you are sitting…
Flower in the Desert
One day a tender blade pushed up through the desert crust. The wind threw pebbles and dust at it to cover it again. The sun tried to bake it out…
Whose Side are You On?
I’m sure you’ve had an experience similar to this – A group of friends gathers for some sandlot baseball or some other team game. With some effort, the group is…
The Overlooked Sermon
There is a sermon in the Gospel’s that is often overlooked because it’s not red letter. The sermon begins. “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the…