I don’t often get scared by events, but I see a trend that really does scare me. I grew up in a time when educational values were shifting. I can remember in my early years being told by teachers …
Truth and love can eat you up
Have you ever dealt with something that eats at you? The kind of thing that is hard to get past—to “let go of”? I suspect I’m not the only one who experiences this. You would think I would get past …
Real Churches Have Roaches
I recently had a conversation with someone who was bemoaning the fact that the property of the congregation I serve has roaches. The concerns ran from the understandable revulsion to these creatures, …
Life is simple, which should never be confused with easy.
As we approach the end of the year, most of us wax philosophical—at least a littleJ. I have enjoyed time with my family in Texas, and at the same time struggled with the things we are all dealing …
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“I’m ok, you’re ok?”
Just a few thoughts about human nature. Years ago the saying was “I’m ok, you’re ok”. We’re not ok. We are selfish, judgmental, coarse, whiney—a lot of “not ok” things. And we need to change that. …
For better or worse.
Years ago I made a promise to Donna to love (do what is best for) her in any circumstances—specifically “for better or worse”. Of course, like most people I never really believed there would be a …