Leaving My Worry Chair Behind
When my wife and I started our life together, we had a wing-backed turquoise chair in our living room. It was vintage modern furniture from the …
Jesus
The Hard Problem of Morality
It is not unusual for Americans to engage in debate. We are a people given to disagreement and dispute, and we rarely keep our opinions …
Why, What, or Who
In the third chapter of Exodus when Moses first encounters God we read – “I must turn aside now and see this marvelous sight, why …
A Mentor or Tormentor
A broken heart, a shattered dream, a betrayal of trust, a catastrophic illness, a debilitating disease, an unexpected setback, the death of a child, a …
A Mystifying and Unexpected Event
Servant-leadership is talked about a lot in books, conferences, and social media by church leaders and business leaders, too. But it’s not so common. As …
Dangerous Leaven
Every so often, Jesus dropped a bomb on the disciples which left them scratching their heads. We find one of those in Matthew 16. The …
When Culture Changes, Pt. 2
Engaging people within the culture means we neither fight nor embrace the culture itself. The key is engaging people. Remember, culture is dynamic, it changes over …
When Culture Changes, Pt. 1
Culture is dynamic. Fluid. Fickle. Culture changes over time, sometimes with extreme pendular swings. Popular culture reflects shared beliefs, values, and social norms. Each swing …
The Holiday Dilemma: Should Christians Celebrate Christmas
Each year many Christians are faced with the decision of what to do about the holidays. Can they celebrate with everyone else or should they …
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