Years ago a book was published entitled “Addicted To Mediocrity”. To be honest, I never read it. It was focused on a specific subject in which I had no interest. But the title grabbed me. Today, …
Christian Patriotism. It May Not Be What You Think.
On July 4th, most Americans celebrate “Independence Day”. Like most, I grew up looking forward to fireworks and cook outs on July 4th. We didn’t talk much about the meaning of the holiday, even …
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So, you hate kids, and you love murder?
I've written before about my frustration listening to people arguing over political issues. Please understand: political issues are important--by definition they are about people. But the way …
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You Should Have Told Me
40 years ago I began my first full time ministry. I was a youth leader, an administrator, a teacher, a preacher, a chaplain—and far more than I realized I would be--a counselor. In those early …
Christmas Is For “Those People”
If we're honest, we all know of people we struggle with. People much different than us. People we don't know how to be with. Those people. In the 45 years I have belonged to Jesus, I have come …
The Zombie Effect
Disclaimer: I have never seen a zombie movie or TV show. It is my intent that I never will. Maybe it is because of how much I deal with death. Maybe it is because of my own brush with death last …