To butcher Sally Field’s quote upon winning her first Oscar, “You like me; you really like me.” Have you ever wondered if God not only loves you, but He really really likes you? Well, here is the truth. Yes, God loves you; He really, really does. Not only does he love you, God likes you! […]
Archives 1/1/2022-2/31/2022
God Invites Questions But Doesn’t Tolerate Cynicism
God welcomes questions that invite conversation, but He doesn’t tolerate cynicism. Don’t disguise cynicism under a cloak of rational and logical dialogue.
What is fueling Your Feud? Sidestep the Political Spirit!
I wrote much of this blog in 2016, little knowing what our world would look like in 2022. A political spirit and a religious spirit are working in tandem to bring increasing division in the world at large, including the church. In C. S. Lewis’s brilliant allegory, the “Voyage of the Dawntreader”, the author speaks […]
Keep it Short and to the Point
For the most part, Jesus’ prayers were short and to the point when he healed, forgave or delivered someone. His most prolonged prayers were heard only by his closest companions. (John 13-17) Perhaps I should write a book, “Caveman Prayers” by Katherine Walden. “Heart, be at peace!” “Arm, be healed!” “Forgive me, Jesus.” “Jesus, Iowa […]
Lord, Help Me Be Kind When I Don’t Want To!
Years ago, while helping to lead a children’s outreach with Youth With a Mission, I learned a children’s chorus based on Ephesians 4:31-32 (KJV). “Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, […]
Have Patience – Forgive Yourself and Move Forward
“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them — every day begin the task anew.” – Francis de Sales It’s edging toward mid-August, and the beginning of the school year in the Northern Hemisphere swiftly approaches. Churches […]