I was recently at an anniversary celebration for a church. A video was shown with members of the church talking about their experiences and what the church has meant to them. One couple talked about how they had been there from the early days. The wife mentioned that they almost left the church twice. Then... Continue Reading →
You Are Not Alone In Your Struggles
Each of us has a demon we are facing. For you, it may be anxiety, or body shame, or fear, or addictions, or grief, or deteriorating health. For me, my demon is worry and bitterness. Sometimes, when I am in the midst of a worry episode or a time of deep bitterness, I forget that... Continue Reading →
Why All That Time You Had During the Pandemic Didn’t Amount To Much
The need to sanctify each moment is a necessity in the Christian life. Sanctify is a stuffy word that means to make holy or set apart. Imagine if all that follow Jesus would have sanctified their time and commitments during the Coronavirus Pandemic. If we would have turned over our extended margins, our open schedules,... Continue Reading →
The Legacy of A Ragamuffin
Singer-songwriter Rich Mullins died 25 years ago last month. His death is still mourned and his music is still celebrated. Mullins’ music possessed texture, broad themes, bold cultural statements, beautiful melodies and pleasant instrumentation; but more than anything else, his music was a spiritual work surfacing from a voice and an artist that Christians and... Continue Reading →