Last night, my wife and I completed watching the 3-part Ken Burns documentary, The US and the Holocaust. It is a stunning film, and any American who wants some perspective …
Bring My Coat
Devotional Guide Daily Bible Readings: Monday, July 11. Read Romans 15:30-33. 1) What is Paul asking the church to do for him? 2) How do you think Paul is feeling at this moment …
“I’m a realist!”
Walking on my favorite route recently, I encountered a guy I have known superficially for a few years. The subject was the weather and a headline seen in my newsfeed …
Keeping our Vows
View PostA Daily Offering
Charles de Foucauld (1858 – 1916) was a French soldier, explorer, and Catholic priest who lived from 1858-1916 until his assassination. During the last portion of his life, he lived …
What is compassion – 03?
In the second article of this series, we showed that in the New Testament “Compassion” is always connected to some sort of response or action. That action might be as …
What is Compassion – 02?
View PostWhat is Compassion – 01?
This is NOT an article about abortion. I was horrified to hear about the 10-year-old girl in Ohio that was raped, and according to state law being forced to carry …
A Fair Contract
Matthew 18 is arguably the most thorough and robust teaching that Jesus gave his followers on the difficult subject of forgiveness. It was also one of the most difficult things …
What you intend to do.
James warned his readers about living in a future they didn’t have yet. “…you do not even know what tomorrow will bring.” This was not advice against making thoughtful plans. …
Why I Write
View PostJonah and the Big Fish
Anybody familiar with the Old Testament knows the story of Jonah. According to the story, God tells a man to go preach to the great capital of Assyria, Ninevah. In …
Welcome Sign in Coventry Cathedral
Amanda Foster shared this welcome to guests printed in an Order of Worship she received at worship in the UK. It is a touching and lovely look at what the …
What prevents learning?
Society appears to improve by small steps. For example, even though we still have a long way to go, individual rights have made incremental improvements over time. Similarly, medical advancements, …
Remembering Our DNA
View PostHow to Talk to Another Person
You’d think that after decades of talking practice, we human beings would have it down pat. We’d know, backwards and forwards, the art of meaningful communication. But, alas, as a …
The Terrible Problem with Lying
Aesop was a Greek story-teller, living in ancient Greece from 620 – 564 BCE. One of his fables was abut a shepherd boy who was put in charge of watching …
Withering Fear
Neville Chamberlain was elected to be Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1937 just before the start of World War II in 1939. He is best known for his policy …
Paralyzed by Inaction
View PostThe Missionary God
The Bible is one epic story that tells how God set about to redeem and restore a world that was wrenched from its original purpose and beauty. That’s it. If …