From whence comes the sense that we have a mandate to be harsh with fainting souls? The bright beams of our Father's mercy contrast with the dark frowns our our judgmental stares. The smile of God is more often a… Continue reading

Question all assumptions lest they decay into presumption. Continue reading

“And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.” – Matthew 23:12 Humility before God and man does not come easy to us.  The grip of pride is strong upon our hearts.… Continue reading

We must be careful not to allow familiarity to obscure holiness to our view. The ordinary may not be so ordinary at all. Our familiarity with the things of God can be a liability if we forget to seek the… Continue reading

  "… I rather glory in my infirmities that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” – II Corinthians 12:9 Whatever the thorn in Paul’s flesh was, we have all gained from it. That is because, whether we admit… Continue reading

If it is not love, it is not true and is not of God. It is not just. It is not rational. Radical love that appears irrational defies logic and disarms evil. Even if something is factual, it is not… Continue reading

  1975 – Virginia Tech computer lab. A stack of punched cards 9 inches high or higher is in my hand, each with one statement of code. After waiting in line at midnight, I insert them into the feeder for… Continue reading

We either treat our leaders with blind trust and awe or with disrespect, contempt, and disgust. It is hard to find the middle ground where we honor them, recognize their limitations and humanity, and see them as temporary occupiers of… Continue reading

  In contrast to trust, dependence, reliance and subjugation to human leadership that always dies, even our own leadership with its termination date in the future, God models leadership that lasts. Do you want to leave a legacy? Check out… Continue reading

  What do I see when I look a person in the eye? Jesus saw people with their potential and their pain. He saw through their masks. He looked beyond their labels and arbitrary categories. His eyes were keen in… Continue reading