We have the opportunity to recognize, and to welcome Jesus (or to reject Jesus) many times in each day.
truth
arrogance and wisdom are mutually exclusive
“Wisdom requires humility, peace, putting others first, and sincerity.”
The”bad-attitude” Elf, and the Faith of Children…
Maybe it really is true that the younger children are, the closer they are to remembering – that they have a history with God (that we all have a history), a story we easily forget in this terrestrial plane, and that so much of faith is really about remembering…
the “information age” and the “soundbite age” need to become the “listening age”
In an interesting, intriguing, vaguely amusing, case of twenty-first century irony, we live in The Information Age while failing miserably when it comes to effective communication.
this post is politically incorrect (but still has good manners) #election2016
As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. – Colossians 3:12 There’s some strange logic afoot this year in the world of “presidential” politics. Sometimes I wonder if it’s really all as… Read More ›
Why We Must Restore Civility in Public Discourse
“Must read” Op-Ed column Here we go. It’s late in the day I know, but I’m supposed to be finishing up this new book… and – today at least – I’m not exactly making good progress! Consequently, my Wednesday post is… Read More ›
stones, snakes, and scorpions
“Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be… Read More ›
Candidates: “Please stop waving your Bibles, co-opting Jesus, and pretending this is a Christian Nation”
There is this huge gap in understanding, this epic miscommunication; and responsibility for this tragic disconnect rests firmly in the lap of The Church (all of us!), because we have failed miserably when it comes to the task of communicating the deep joy, the liberating freedom, and the transcendent beauty of life in Christ.
recipe for “the good life”
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” – Luke 10:27 I have several cool pictures to share this morning. Rebekah… Read More ›
“Pray in the Spirit at all times…”
“Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to… Read More ›
