Surprised by Ignorance
During my sophomore year at university, I met a freshman new to college …
During my sophomore year at university, I met a freshman new to college …
It’s Only Stupid If
I recently heard a popular Christian speaker tell of a “rich spiritual …
I recently heard a popular Christian speaker tell of a “rich spiritual …
Christian Meditation
In February 1978, I sensed God call me to spend a summer volunteering on a …
In February 1978, I sensed God call me to spend a summer volunteering on a …
Bulldozing Friendships
A couple years ago, I experienced a growing concern for a friend of mine. …
A couple years ago, I experienced a growing concern for a friend of mine. …
The Pig in London and the Lamb in Israel
When I was twenty years old, I wanted to spend a summer abroad, but as a …
When I was twenty years old, I wanted to spend a summer abroad, but as a …
We Are Strangers in a Strange Land
“My wife’s ninety-year-old mother died last Thursday and we mourn. Someone …
“My wife’s ninety-year-old mother died last Thursday and we mourn. Someone …
Do We Practice Godless Faith?
I recently met an elder who was whose faith brought him great distress. …
I recently met an elder who was whose faith brought him great distress. …
The History of the World is a Long Story of Bad Answers
My wife’s and my first home was a trilevel, with only two of the floors …
My wife’s and my first home was a trilevel, with only two of the floors …
Gazing on Beauty
Most of my life I failed to appreciate beauty. Oh, I loved the look of …
Most of my life I failed to appreciate beauty. Oh, I loved the look of …
What’s So Bad About Works Righteousness?
The week before Christmas I heard the best argument against Christianity …
The week before Christmas I heard the best argument against Christianity …
Sidelined by Betrayal
What causes us to become sidelined with our calling, with the life we were …
What causes us to become sidelined with our calling, with the life we were …
When “Good” Christians Do Bad Things
I hate the presidential election season, the rhetoric, emotional responses, …
I hate the presidential election season, the rhetoric, emotional responses, …
Living a Staged Life
A year ago, my wife and I decided to sell the farmhouse we’ve lived in for …
A year ago, my wife and I decided to sell the farmhouse we’ve lived in for …
Circumstantial Evidence
A pastor-friend of mine once went through a series of disappointments. His …
A pastor-friend of mine once went through a series of disappointments. His …
Twin Motivations
I once had a client whose business-gifting outshined the stars of the …
I once had a client whose business-gifting outshined the stars of the …
The Starving Lion
A business owner I barely knew once phoned to see if we could meet. He was …
A business owner I barely knew once phoned to see if we could meet. He was …
Relationship or Religion?
My best friend in the world, from ages eight to eighteen (except for three …
My best friend in the world, from ages eight to eighteen (except for three …
I Wonder if Our Agendas Crucify the Life of God Within Us
Seven years ago I met a mother in anguish because her smart, capable son …
Seven years ago I met a mother in anguish because her smart, capable son …
The Riddle of the Psalms
For the last forty years, my prayer time has started with the Psalms. And …
For the last forty years, my prayer time has started with the Psalms. And …
Underestimating the Power of Our Lives
The city of Los Angeles hosted the 1984 Summer Olympics. The world was …
The city of Los Angeles hosted the 1984 Summer Olympics. The world was …
Beware of Smiling Crocodiles
I recently met with a three friends to discuss a Saturday event we were …
I recently met with a three friends to discuss a Saturday event we were …
To Dream Again
For the past several years, I’ve hated being ask, “what are you …
For the past several years, I’ve hated being ask, “what are you …
The First Time I Ever Heard God
I was ten years old the first time I heard God speak. It was autumn, a new …
I was ten years old the first time I heard God speak. It was autumn, a new …
Our Plans, God’s Plans
Last week’s ideal plan didn’t translate itself into reality. Instead, life …
Last week’s ideal plan didn’t translate itself into reality. Instead, life …