One of the first “Christian” phrases I heard was “Praise the Lord”! (Shortened to PTL! In the Jesus Movement). It was very contemporary at the time, but it was also one of the oldest phrases in our …
We don’t want to believe
One of the strangest things I encounter in life is people who identify themselves as Christian, but don’t really believe basic Christian teaching. I can identify numerous things we don’t really …
Spiritual health for dummies
One of my favorite football quotes came at halftime when my beloved Nebraska Cornhuskers were leaving the field after playing a lackluster (and losing) first half. The sportscaster who cornered …
God must really suck at communication.
In the four decades I have belonged to Jesus I have heard one theme repeated over and over with an amazing consistency. God really sucks at communication. No, that isn’t a quote. But I believe it …
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Callouses, and tomorrow is fiction
Last week I taught my evening class and left after almost everyone had left the church property. One last participant noticed someone walking around in the shadows, so I went over to check it out.As …
I love you. No.
A few days ago I saw a facebook entry from my daughter recounting a conversation with her son. Mommy: Eat Peyton. Peyton: I yav you too.Mommy: I love you too Peyton, now please eat. Peyton: I yav …