In a world of lies, it’s easy to take the cynics path, to trust no one. And there, on the edge of the rubble of deceit, stands a Savior. “I am the truth, the way, and the life,” he beckons. "Let your 'yes' be 'yes,' and your 'no' be 'no.'" A noble truth. A magnficient path. A different way to live. Read more
I want to add you to my bucket list to spend just one more day, have one more conversation, make one more memory. But my desire is selfish. I’m keeping you from the last item on your list -- an audience with the creator. Read more
Today it’s supposed to be 56. Yesterday it was snowing. Why is this time of year so undecided? “Will it be the winter of despair or the spring of hope?” asked Charles Dickens in a question that transcends the weather. In a thousand different ways in a thousand different times I’ve heard the same cry of the heart. How many times have I asked, “am I going to make it?’ Punxsutawney Phil, the erstwhile groundhog in Punxsutawney, PA, saw his shadow... Read more
I grabbed my backpack, took an apple from the bowl on the table, pocketed two of my favorite Hot Wheels and marched out the house. I wasn’t going to take it anymore! I was eight and I was a childhood runaway.I made it all the way to the Dutra’s house where they had a secret hide-out in the back yard. I sat down and rested. It was a quick stop, a layover, a resting point before I made my final dash... Read more
Chris was a character. You know the type — fun, engaging, and always right at the edge of trouble. On one hand, he was a fount of information, intensely loyal to the company and indispensable. On the other hand, he was subtle, clever, and at times, irreverent. As low-level clerks, we were enamored with the complexity of this man. He knew enough about the company political structure to make things happen. He was smarter than any of his superiors –... Read more
If you aren’t a Christian, hear this. Smoking pot won’t send you to hell. But let me tell you this. You are missing out on so much more. Jesus said this, “The thief comes to steal, and kill and destroy. But I have come that you may have life have it abundantly.” Read more
We are told that happiness is what really counts, even invoking the name of God into the argument. We plunge into affairs, buy new cars, collect shoes, and indulge in substances all in the pursuit of the grail that isn't so holy in the end. Read more
I’ve been using Jesus Daily: 365 Interactive Devotions for the last couple of weeks and have found it to be a unique, modern approach to the daily discipline needed for spiritual growth. The book is compiled by Aaron Tabor, an MD who started the Jesus Daily Facebook page in 2009 as a place for him to record his own daily observations. In just a few years, he has more than 27 million followers. The book takes some of those observations... Read more
Her eyes were wide with delight. “Again,” she said. “Again.” Amazed at her language and reasoning skills, I pushed the button for the 12th consecutive repeat of the song from Frozen. Her head bobbed at the tune while watching the animated princess. And then the chorus came. “Let it go. Let it go.” My heart melted, wishing she was mine. Wishing she could sing that song every day for the rest of my life. Simple joy. Letting go of strife... Read more
Hark I’ve sung the word a thousand times. Maybe more. I can recall many moments, the carol rolling off my lips. Standing outside homes in the chilly night, singing inside nursing homes to old men with welling tears, or in darkened santuaries. Angels singing, imploring the shepherds, and us to “hark.” All of these years, and I never really thought about the word. Hark. Hear. Listen Today’s Christmas season is all about noise. The sounds of the season come on... Read more
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