The New Golden Calf of the American Church
The New Golden Calf of the American Church We’re a few months out from the midterms. You’ve noticed. The ads have started. The yard signs are multiplying. Somewhere, a guy in a studio is recording another ominous voiceover about how the republic hangs on this one election. Again. Here’s what I want to say before […]
Who Am I?
Who Am I? Who Am I? We live in a culture obsessed with résumés, social media bios, and the endless accumulation of accolades. The predominant question we define each other by is “What do you do?” What if that is the wrong question? We meet someone at a gathering, and within thirty seconds, the conversation […]
Have you no pride?
What is it about Pride… We all have some… “At least I still have my pride” is what we say when we’ve lost nearly everything else. Or when we fall off our high heels walking across a stage in front of a live audience we might say: the only thing I hurt was my pride. In […]
Sovereignty
Sovereignty I was recently informed by a government official of a sovereign nation, that they are unable to “interfere in the judicial affairs of another sovereign nation”. This was in response to my petition to obtain the release of a person who was being unjustly detained by the second sovereign nation. While I suspect that […]
That’s the way we get along…
That’s the Way We Get Along… Getting Along When is the last time you got drawn into a controversial social media discussion. Well intentioned posts too often devolve into the use of angry cuss words and demeaning name calling. The result is deeper division, and in some cases the loss of relationships. In today’s hyper-connected […]
Getting along…
Getting Along… Social Media Landmines… I have a good friend from years ago, with whom I recently have been having trouble getting along with. Our paths occasionally cross on social media. My background and worldview is more conservative in nearly every way. He is much more progressive and liberal in his world view. With recent […]
Knowing
Knowing God How Can I Know God? In a world filled with questions about purpose, meaning, and the divine, many seek to know God. Some spend lengthy periods in solitude. Others deprive themselves of food and physical comforts. What is the best way to understand His nature, His will, and His love? I submit to […]
Living Fearlessly
Living without Fear Have you ever met someone whose default setting seems to be “Drive fast and take chances”? Some people seem to live for the next adrenaline boost. Makes me wonder if they have an adrenaline addiction. I don’t think they live this way because they don’t feel afraid. I suspect rather that it […]
Easter edition…
Easter Edition… Green Jelly Beans… It’s almost Easter! As a child I had been taught that Easter was about the resurrection of Christ from the tomb. In my eight year old mind however, it was mostly about easter eggs and chocolate. Jelly beans were actually my favorite…especially the green ones. The orange and yellow ones […]
Temptation…
How temptation works… Ahh… the perfect breakfast! The older I get the more tempting food becomes! Have you ever noticed that you can go for a long time without something…unless you know you are not supposed to have it… then suddenly you want it all the time! I notice this most when I am fasting, […]