The penalty is paid
OK, so I admit that I watched the trial of Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard. This couple who was once in love slung mud at each other day after day. Witness after witness came forward, each supporting a side of the story. Text messages, decades-old but spanning their relationship, were drudged up and read publicly. […]
Following God’s route
Our dogs are funny. When we take them on walks, they try to lead the way because 1) they think they are in charge and 2) they walk the same route so often, they kind of know it by heart. Sometimes we like to change the route just to throw them a curveball. As they […]
The new you is hidden
Some years my New Year’s resolutions are clear and focused. This year they’re hidden, which actually makes them more impactful and hopeful. Here’s how: “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:2,3). Hidden in his cross. Hidden in […]
Every day is the last day
“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come” (Matthew 24:42). I love my kids and all, but some days I can’t wait for them to go to bed. When I leave their room after saying prayers, it’s like walking into freedom. At last, some time to myself! An […]
Prone to wander
A famous old hymn said, “Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it. Prone to leave the God I love.” The author admitted that his heart had a tendency to stray from God. Jesus would agree. When he said, “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me” (John 10:14), he […]
Made new
We recently remodeled our office. This involved new wallpaper and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves to create my dream library, as well as a space for my desk. It’s so full of potential! Let’s face it, new stuff is fun. New houses are a blast … even new jobs hold the charm of potential. I even remember getting […]
Remember and fight
When you’re under spiritual attack and can’t get out from under the weight of discouragement, read Nehemiah 4-6. It’s a slow burn of good overcoming evil with an unlikely backdrop: a construction site. The people of Judah were rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem under the leadership of Nehemiah, who, as the king of Persia’s royal […]
We did start the fire!
I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that anyone reading this has heard the famous Billy Joel song “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” The lyrics are a rapid-fire succession of mostly historically tragic events. It refers to the thought that history has been ongoing and is not the fault of those currently […]