A new release by Phil Keaggy and Jeff Johnson is the prescriptive medicine for all of us right now. It reflects sounds of the world at large, yet felt right at home. This collection has creative stylings, especially when Keaggy uses the mandolin, mandocello, and acoustic guitars to mimic Arabic and European styles. The electric Keaggy shows up. Other tracks range from moody to gentle to inspiring. But like a good mosaic, everyone will see and hear these a little differently. Read more
I catch myself looking backward sometimes. Places I’ve lived. People I've known. I remember those days of quiet peace and wonder what would have been. But the virtual dust pushed me West, the harsh winter of life drove me to where I am. And it is here where I prosper, where I find my place again. Read more
Christian, you will be chastised, ostracized, removed. You’ll be an outsider, a nobody, a misfit, a lackey. You’ll be the last one picked, the first one thrown out. You’ll be mocked. You’ll be pigeon-holed and misunderstood. This is the way of the cross. There is no other way. For centuries, God’s faithful believers have lived through despots, knaves, and fools as kings and rulers. The Church has survived tyrants, dictators, and simpletons at the helm. Since we are in the world, but not of it, our purpose transcends politics. That’s the city on a hill we should long for. The Kingdom of God transcends any party, any platform, any body politic. This world is not my home. Read more
In fact, Paul never mentioned Christmas or the Nativity as a particular day. Come to think of, Jesus never did either. He did however, speak often of his death and his resurrection. Read more
But here's a truth – light has always been the ultimate symbol of hope. Despite your situation, this Christmas can be the best you've ever had: Be the hope. Be a candle. And if the wind snuffs it out, light it again. Read more
All of this access to knowledge really hasn’t made society any better. We’re still blundering down the same paths of destruction. The mere ability to call up information does little to showcase human intelligence. We still make the same mistakes. And an over-reliance on instant information short-circuits the brain’s cognitive and reasoning power. This can’t be good for the human race. to intelligence Read more
We have another Kingdom, one that doesn’t need a political win on this earth to flourish. For centuries, God’s faithful believers have lived through despots, knaves and fools as kings and rulers. The Church has survived tyrants, dictators, and simpletons at the helm. Since we are in the world, but not of it, our purpose transcends politics. That’s the city on a hill we should long for. The Kingdom of God transcends any party, any platform, any body politic. Read more
There is an uncivil war in churches, workplaces, and families. This election is not more important than our friends. It’s not worth turning our backs on those we love. Elections come and elections go. But our relationships should last forever. I would like these few words to be a clarion call to both people of good reason and those of faith – don’t forget the people you love. Read more
As a survivor of human trafficking, embers of my exploitation have burned self-hate, fear, anger, anxiety, crushing heartbreak into my life. As the years’ pass, there have been times where I’ve found myself screaming, “God if you are real, why did you allow so much pain into my life? Why did you let me as a little girl be torn apart by sadistic horror? Read more
People in Nevada can take a chance on a poker table but can’t take a knee in a church and that is simply wrong. Read more
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