If you’ve spent a lot of your life reading the Bible, as I have, you might forget that it wasn’t written directly...
In yesterday’s reflection, I considered how praying regularly for divine forgiveness reminds us of several crucial truths, including: the reality of our...
Making resolutions? Try working towards a strong finish, not just a new beginning.
What is your heart's desire? What do you want more than anything else in the world? What do you long for most of all? ...
Certain biblical imperatives have often made me feel like a spiritual nincompoop. “Pray without ceasing” is one of those (1 Thes. 5:17...
How long, O Lord, will you look on and do nothing?
We enter into a vocation with high hopes. But after years go by, it can turn into a daily grind and we...
Though his resurrected body had unusual capabilities, Jesus was present in flesh and blood.
One of the most important but sometimes under-valued professions is that of teacher. We may prosper or fail, depending on the quality...
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Today is Independence Day in the United States. On this day, commonly called The Fourth of July, we Americans celebrate the signing...
But the Pharisees and teachers of religious law said to themselves, "Who does he think he is? That’s blasphemy! Only God can...
I our day, little is more precious than integrity. It's so valuable because, unfortunately, it's becoming increasingly rare. Friends say one thing and do another. Leaders make promises they fully...
Jack comes to me as I stir oatmeal on the stove. He tap dances in place, excitement oozing from him. “Do you...
Even at this late stage in Jesus’ ministry, his disciples didn’t comprehend what he was doing and why. Thus, when the men with Judas grabbed Jesus, one of the disciples began to fight...
Years ago, when I was serving as the College Director of Hollywood Presbyterian Church, I got into a fascinating conversation with several...
The following piece of fiction is the conclusion of a three-part series. Read part one. Read part two. On January 13th I...
Biblical approaches to making plans - and changing them - with God.
Last fall on a particularly windy day, I was blowing leaves into an adjacent lot that I own when I realized something...
