Posts tagged “Love”
When life doesn’t make sense
Do you have a black belt in planning ahead or a bruised ego from your plans failing? One thing is true. Life goes wrong;…
The tension of being Christ(ian)
If you think about it, the Pharisees asked a fair question as they observed Jesus feasting in the home of Matthew the tax collector:…
Think again
A few months ago, my mom won an award from the Rotary Club of Madison, Wisconsin. The rotary folks invited our family to a…
We must not diminish
My heart is heavy. It is grieving for dear friends of mine who have been through an unfathomable tragedy. For someone who normally leans…
Jesus is worth it
Jim Gaffigan, my favorite comedian, has this joke about the disciples who had to give up everything to follow Jesus. I forget his exact…
Unseen footprints
Have you woken up midway through the night to find that the trouble that lurked in the corners before bed is now perched like…
A strange kind of joy
Have you ever thanked God for helping you grow through times of testing? Listen in on this prayer of thanks and praise to God…
Who the Son sets free
Shortly after getting my driver’s license, I remember driving around town with my best friend, feeling rather puffed up with my newfound freedom. At…
Called out, not kicked out
If I were Jesus, I would have eaten the Lord’s Supper alone. Why? Because I would have kicked out all the apostles long before…
A double-edged sword
A parody of the game show Jeopardy had guests who were not the brightest misreading the categories, much to the frustration of the host….
But I
There are three words that have changed my life in amazing ways—GOD is here! But there are two words that have changed my life…
They comfort you
Have you read the Scarlet Letter? A woman named Hester is pregnant; no one knows the identity of the father except Hester and the…