It almost seems the balance of life constantly has the fresh water pouring in, while the old stale water dribbles over the edges. And for that, I’m grateful. I wonder if this Thanksgiving I’ll finally be able to give thanks for what is no longer mine, the minutes that have ticked out of my life, so I can appreciate the remains of the day. Read more
I counted One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seven. Seven seconds is all he had. Seven seconds to speak truth. Seven seconds to convince. Seven seconds to speak a blessing. His name is Samuel Chambers, a well-dressed man who stands on the corner of Washington and State Street. He speaks with a slightly gravelly voice, talking to thousands every day. I met him while I was passing through Chicago this last fall. On the busy sidewalk he stood, confidently speaking... Read more
Our reliance on GPS navigation has short-circuited our ability to figure out where we are and where we are supposed to be. We miss out on the mental landmarks and navigational skills that help us directionally. Getting lost on a trail -- or in life -- forces us to start to look around us, find the signs of our position and gain a new direction. Read more
This is a hard truth -- If the election goes your way, all of our troubles won't disappear. As Christians, we should place our focus on building another Kingdom -- a way out of this one with all its troubles. Read more
You don’t have to be a Christian to understand the wisdom of this. I know it goes against everything inside you -- every defensive twitch in your body, every reactive synapse in your brain, every resistance mechanism you’ve honed throughout the years. But it can – and must be done – if we have any chance to survive. Read more
“It’s a personal thing, and I find it odd You would question my believing in a personal God I’m devout, I’m sincere, ask my mother if you doubt it I’m religious, but I’d rather not get radical about it” ”I’m devout, I’m sincere, and I’m proud to say That it’s had exactly no effect on who I am today I believe, for the benefit of all mankind, In the total separation of church and mind” –– Written by Steve Taylor ©... Read more
Billy Graham put it well when he said that the smallest package he ever saw was the one with a man wrapped up in himself. Judgmental thinking can make small packages out of big people. For many, depression are a way of life. There are no pat answers, but a little grace from their friends and family goes a long way. Read more
Are you looking for a sign? A miracle? I think I want a sign because I need a substitute for faith. I need some sort of miracle to take care of that trust that often feels so tenuous. It’s human nature. We need something, anything, to help bridge the gaps of doubt in our minds. Read more
I know the world is going crazy, but I have a real predicament on my hands. What’s the difference between casual, business casual and smart casual? These designations are fuzzy at best. Read more
As a culture, we are going through a serious, tough analysis of who we are. This opens up many raw memories for women as they have to recount the dignity they’ve lost. But we offer hope and a chance at a restoration. Jesus went to the cross for women -- our daughters, our wives, our mothers, our sisters. Read more
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