I grew up under the theology of scarcity. It centered around the hear-tell rumours that I didn't have what it took to be a "really good" Christian. There were those repetitive voices…
Year: 2017
A Shepherd’s Portrait
Actor #1: “The Lord is my shepherd,” David writes. Actor #2: But what kind of shepherd is God? Through the years we have asked this question. Actor #1: The deceiver has…
Hurricane People and Storm Shelters
While churning away on the eliptical Saturday at Planet Fitness, I saw the very beginning of Sandra Bullock movie called "The Proposal." As the movie opens, a busy office is on high…
Ask, Seek and Knock: The Jesus Approach to Prayer
Jesus invites us to ask (and keep on asking), to seek (and keep on seeking) to knock (and keep on knocking). See Matthew 7:7 In this passage, I sense that Jesus…
The Ultimate Fixer Upper Reveal
I just finished reading Joanna and Chip Gaines, The Magnolia Story. By the way, it's a great read, even for guys like me that end up as accidental HGTV viewers.…
Waiting, Prodigals, and Prayer
As I wait for my prodigal to return, I am learning. I'm learning about family dynamics, addiction, and culture. I am learning about nights awake, bargaining, denial and anything to forget.…
Fake News that Many Christians Believe
Frankly, I'm tired of hearing about fake news. Fake news draws in the gullible at an alarming rate. You've certainly had friends on social media post links about all sorts of…
Tell Me the Story
A hymn or worship reading. #1:The gospel is the story that pierces, #3: molds, #1: feeds, #2: reveals, #3: penetrates, #1: sanctifies, #3: heals, #1: humbles, #2: and saves. #3:…
Praying Before the Day
The second chapter of Joel reminds us to not only live for today. We must live for THE DAY. It's a constant struggle to keep our focus on the fact that…