One of the most common violations of truthtelling in the work world is bluffing or what some call, “mutual deceits.”[1] Bluffing may be legitimate when all the parties understand that the truth is...
Today marijuana shops reportedly outnumber Starbucks coffee stores in Denver.
There’s no doubt that Peter truly believed he would never, ever deny Jesus. He and his fellow disciples were sure that they would die for Jesus rather than deny him.
The first of three articles on the importance of management.Leadership Network asked me to participate in a Sage Conference by responding to...
For centuries the Israelites served as slaves in Egypt, until the Lord finally delivered them. He did not, however, take them to the Promised Land by the most direct route. Why make the...
In response to divisions among the Corinthian Christians over spiritual gifts, the Apostle Paul sought to help them understand who they really were in Christ.
As Jesus preached in the rural regions of Galilee, he naturally communicated his message with common illustrations from everyday life.
I’d like to say that, after receiving such a blessing, we never worried again or doubted that God would provide for us. But worry doesn’t disappear after a miracle. It remains a constant...
About a year ago I learned about an amazing organization called The A21Campaign. Its purpose is to protect victims of human trafficking through rescue, prevention programs and prosecution. Its...
“You must not covet your neighbor’s house. You must not covet your neighbor’s wife, male or female servant, ox or donkey, or...
I have a friend who tends to look on the dark side of things. No matter the subject, he'll say something negative. Now I like my friend, but I wish he was more positive.
It’s always interesting to see how uncomfortable companies get this time of year. Many go to great extremes to make Christmas just another winter day, instead of a Christian High Holy day. ...
Jacob, in his blessing of Joseph's sons, referred to the Lord as "the God who has been my shepherd all my life, to this very day" (Gen. 48:15). What a contrast to Jacob's...
When we are deliberate with each moment, everything we do impacts our spiritual formation.
Anne Jackson has traveled around the world telling stories of hope found in the least likely of places. In her latest book...
I’ve been known to straighten a picture or two when the host isn’t looking. My office is a wreck, but when it comes to doing something the way it’s supposed to be done...
Psalm 16 begins with a cry for divine help: "Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge"...
Today is April Fool's Day, a day when, in many parts of the world, people play practical jokes on each other. The...
My grandfather was a tall-tale of a man, one whose great appetites were matched only by his passion and wit. He was...
Today we finish what we began on January 1. This will be our final reflection on Paul’s letter to the Romans. Some Bibles indicate that the verses of Romans 16:25-27 do not appear...
