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Honoring the dishonorable
I had lunch with a childhood friend I hadn’t seen in years. Our families spent lots of time together when we were growing up….
Sans everything, with joy
In ninth grade, I had to memorize Shakespeare’s “All the world’s a stage” speech from As You Like It. In it, the Bard describes…
You’re going to die (a.k.a. Happy Easter!)
My youngest daughter didn’t want me to tell you that you’re going to die. I gave her a preview of my upcoming Easter sermon,…
You are not controlled by sin
People will sometimes say, “I’m struggling with my demons.” In a way, it’s true. Evil is behind every sin, and it feels controlling, like…
Confusing to be a Chreaster
Pastors have a nickname for church members who only show up to worship on Christmas and Easter—Chreasters. We love them and would love to…
It is finished
“The Boxer” is a song that was recorded by the American music duo Simon & Garfunkel on their fifth studio album, Bridge Over Troubled…
Practicing your faith with others
Recently, someone asked me how my college experience prepared me for my life and career outside of college. Even before the question was fully…
A beautiful picture
When you look at a group photo that you’re in, what’s your first reaction? If you’re like me, you go immediately to your face…
The purpose of storms
You know that feeling you get when you know someone is angry with you? It feels a little like guilt or shame, but there’s…
The stress of the nurturer
Where is the stress in your life? I don’t mean what is causing you angst. But what are you focused on? This is a…
Forgiveness beyond human expectations
In the 1950s, Jim Elliot wanted to bring the good news of Jesus to the Huaorani people of eastern Ecuador. For years, Jim studied…
You can’t clean a fish you haven’t caught
My older brother loves fishing. He enjoys the peace and tranquility of being on a lake, patiently waiting for a fish to bite. For…