While we were waiting for a table at Cracker Barrel this morning, my daughter-in-law and I had a brief conversation about our impending March birthdays. “I’ll be 27,” Cassie said.…
One of the most practical things a church can do is direct its resources and message to the heart of what its congregation is experiencing. When day-to-day relevance is injected…
As is the case in most years, I had only seen a handful of the films that were nominated for the major Academy Awards. I suspect I was like a…
The big-time, East-coast media often get slammed by Christians–sometimes correctly–for what many churchgoers see as an anti-religion bias. So you might be surprised when I tell you that a Web…
Read More For Inspiration and Enlightenment, Check Out ’On Faith’
It occurs to me that just as our bodies and minds develop over time–just as we grow physically, mature emotionally and educate ourselves intellectually–so also our faith passes through a…
Earlier this week, I posted some lessons I’ve learned when it comes to dealing with criticism and other people’s opinions. Here are some more things that I’ve found useful over…
The parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) is one of the most common Sunday school lessons taught to children. Even the youngest elementary school kids can grasp the concept…
I have not been blessed with great eyesight. Because of birth-related complications, the vision in my right eye, well, downright stinks. My left eye is much better but without contact…
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t a baseball fan. Even though I’m a Cubs fan–which brings along its own set of sizable baggage–the first time I saw a…
Read More A-Rod Admission Another Reason to Put Hope Elsewhere
I think I’m like most people when it comes to watching the news. I deliberately try not to get too terribly worked up about what I see. There are plenty…
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