A while back I read an article by a noted author in a christian publication. He was disappointed with the results of a presidential election and wrote… “the corruption of the American soul and lukewarm church will be fully exposed for what it is – rotten to the core. Conservative supporters, you will now get …
I recently had a conversation with a friend who has been struggling with a chronic illness. He has been working with a “pain management” doctor for several years. Since our discussion, I have grown increasingly troubled by the concept of adaptation to pain. While the ambition of diminishing suffering is honorable, I equate this …
Prayer. For me, trying to find the sweet spot or purpose has been challenging at times. Petitioning the Almighty to heal Tom’s cancer, meet Dick’s rent, or save Harry’s wayward child seems slightly presumptuous. If God of his own volition isn’t inclined to intervene, will my intercession compel Him to move? And what if …
The movie Jerry Maguire has some powerful insights on inspiration. Sports agent Maguire played by Tom Cruise, grows a conscience after an exchange with a boy whose hockey playing father is hospitalized with his fourth concussion. Maguire composes a mission statement, the crux of which suggests greater focus on the client and less focus on …
Samuel L. Jackson and Jennifer Garner have been asking for years, “What’s in your wallet?” Nothing against Mr. Jackson or Ms. Garner, as they are providing star power to a credit card company, but with all due respect Sam and Jen, really? If the content of our wallet or the type of credit card …
Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion seeking whom he MAY devour. 1 Peter 5:8 NKJV I used to read this scripture and imagine the devil skulking about waiting to pounce. He was the hunter, I was the hunted, so staying braced was imperative. …
A package arrived the day before Christmas. A UPS delivered, divinely inspired kiss from God. And my sister. Unwrapping the brightly colored paper, I found inside a beautifully engraved antique compass. A compass in its simplest form is nothing more than a magnet that interacts with the earth’s magnetic field. All magnetic fields …
God’s timing is impeccable. Supernatural. Inexplicable. It can also be confusing. Frustrating. Disheartening. Why God why? When God when? Where are you Jesus? Why can’t I find you? My favorite biblical character is Joseph. Thrown in a well and then sold into slavery by jealous siblings, accused of dallying with the boss’s wife and …
Had dinner last night at an upscale restaurant complete with white linen table clothes, imported wines and a fairly skilled opera singer who sang “Happy Birthday” in Italian. The ambiance was inviting, food tasty, and our party of four in a celebratory mood. While enjoying the pleasantries, I noticed an attractive thirty-something couple who appeared …
Repent may be the most misunderstood word in the Bible today. Depending on your leanings, a plethora of emotions may surface when considering repentance. For many, the first thing that pops may be a fiery preacher wielding a Bible blasting warnings of the very thin eternal ice you are skating on. I don’t know about …
