Why “Your Life Matters” is the Message of Jesus
Lately, there has been a lot of shouting (and rightly so). It seems people are trying to sum up their struggle and perhaps voice their answer in a slogan: "Black…
Another High-Profile Person Leaves the Faith — Why Experiencing Jesus is not an Anchor that will Hold
Last week, we were loudly informed: another high-profile person has walked away from the Christian faith. It is always shocking and unsettling for me to hear. Honestly, it is heartbreaking.…
A Nation Divided — What are we to Do?
People naturally gravitate toward people who are like them. We cling to commonalities. Common experiences, like minds, similar tastes, familiar cultures, matching styles, reciprocal conversations. These things are unavoidable and…
What’s the Deal with People?
In the past few crazy weeks, I have made some observations about people. I must warn you, these observations weren't always made in the best of circumstances (for them or…
Frankenstein Roses
I have this crazy rosebush in my backyard. When I bought it, it was this beautiful, dark green, broad-leafed, shrub that produced big, long-stemmed, hybrid tea roses — white with…
Keeping Your Head
"If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs..." (Rudyard Kipling, 1985). If anything in these days, we have seen the reality that people are quick…
From Normal to Now
Over the last few weeks, I bet I've said it a thousand times -- "These are weird days." And, they are. Absolutely everything looks different. From the workplace to the…
Too Many Voices
This morning, I casually rolled through my news feed. It could have ruined my day. I was quickly faced with accounts of shortages, hoarding, and other disheartening tales. I read…
If Ever There were a Time
The whole world's gone crazy, and evidently, it was a short trip! Yesterday, on the way home, I stopped by the store, and yes, I did it. I bought toilet…
To Know the Love of Christ
What if you knew how much God loved you? What would change if you honestly knew just how great His love for you really was? God wants you to know. In fact, He…