Children love to dress up in their parents' clothing. I can still remember when I was a young boy, walking around wearing my dad's giant shoes and humongous coat. When I put on...
The world here is resting in gray and white and brown. ...
As I look to my right, I see rolling hills covered with snow outside my window and the sun is shining brilliantly...
"The more I study, the more I realize that ministry and discipleship doesn’t lead us ALL into...
Hearts! Hearts everywhere! Hearts on sweaters and hearts on earrings. Hearts on cards and hearts on candy...
In the classic stereotype of conservative Christianity, Christians are people who "Don't drink. Don't chew. Or go with girls who do." You might add to this list of don'ts: "Don't swear. Don't...
In the last two reflections on Ephesians 4:23 (Monday, Tuesday), we saw that renewal is God's ongoing work in us. We do...
In marriage, more often than not, we discuss the importance of interdependence; a reciprocal relationship between two interdependent people. What is often...
In yesterday's reflection, we focused on the form of the verb in Ephesians 4:23: "[You were taught] to be made new in...
In part two of her book A Million Little Ways: Uncover the Art You were Made to Live, Emily P. Freeman tells...
Okay, I'll admit that the title of this reflection won't be compelling to most of my readers. A few grammar nerds may...
It's really easy for me to wait for the next big thing.
In Psalm 92, the psalm writer begins by offering thanks for all the ways the Lord has blessed him.
In yesterday's reflection, we saw that the old self we are to put off as Christians is...
In yesterday's reflection, we wondered if, when we put our faith in Jesus Christ, we must change everything about our lives. The...
In yesterday's reflection, I noted that becoming a Christian isn't a matter merely of adding a few...
No doubt you've heard the saying "Clothes make the man." Many attribute it to Mark Twain. But, in fact, he inherited this saying from others, adding his own unique ironic twist: "Clothes make the...
I open up the new sketch pad, and the stark white pages taunt me. This little book is literally a blank canvas...
In yesterday's reflection, we saw that Christianity is so much more than just good morals and Jesus is so much more than...
I'm sure you've heard someone describe Christianity as good morals and Jesus as a good moral teacher...