Psalm 14:1 – The fool says in his heart, “There is no god.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.  There are many reasons why this statement is so obviously true. Denial is… Continue reading

How Long? How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine… Continue reading

  Vanished Help, Lord, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men. – Psalm 12:1  Do you feel alone in your spiritual journey? Do you imagine that you are the only person in your school,… Continue reading

"Oh Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek … to be loved as to love." It seems easy, God,  Until I try. Maybe I am not aware of how much I seek to be loved. Maybe I… Continue reading

Not Far  “Why, O Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” – Psalm 10:1  The hour of prayer is no time to become so outwardly spiritual and pious that we withhold honest… Continue reading

"Comfort ye my people …" – Isaiah 40:1-8  God speaks in advance of our need. He looks down the road and knows what we are going to face. He sees the challenges before we do. He experiences our pain before… Continue reading

“And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.” - Genesis 1:3 Advent is a continuation of the first great event of creation. Light exploded in the universe in a festival of wonder. In much the same way, the… Continue reading

  There are no stupid sincere questions. But there are some rather idiotic trick questions that are designed to lead away from truth and make the other person look stupid, insincere, or phony. Throw all the trick questions at Jesus… Continue reading

    Beware of people like me, teachers and preachers. Beware when we get too attached to our titles and insist that everyone use them. Beware when we ask for special privileges. Beware when we start attracting undo attention to… Continue reading

What is all this cross talk at Advent and Christmas? It doesn't sound too gentle, warm, and cozy? What do you think he came for? That little vulnerable baby calls you to a life of vulnerability, self-denial, and radical discipleship.… Continue reading