Sometimes I have more to say when I reflect on the memory of one of my greatest heroes, Martin Luther King, Jr. I love Dr. King because of his intellect, faith, imperfections, vulnerability, sensitivity, consistency, and commitment to a cause… Continue reading

Live loose; live light; live large. I have been reflecting on an issue that often troubles me. When a crisis occurs in the world, there is an urge to pack up and go, or to at least to write a… Continue reading

"Man shall not live by bread alone …" That is a good thing. I haven't had any bread for five weeks and I have seven or eight more to go. I really haven't wanted any. Did you know that they… Continue reading

I thought I might post my sermon outline for tomorrow. The text is formidable. Matthew, Mark, and Luke all record this excerpt from the ministry of Jesus, each with a slightly different twist. Read them here. All include and conclude… Continue reading

I had a pretty good lesson in humility and pride yesterday. It was a moment of internal embarrassment and readjustment in my thinking. It was one of those outdoor shopping centers with a Best Buy and an Office Depot spaced… Continue reading

I cannot imagine how many times I have heard and said, while staring at an insurmountably challenging plate of food, "My eyes were bigger than my stomach." Simply put: We put too much on the plate because it looked so… Continue reading

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And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. – Luke 2:40 Jesus grew. He was not born strong, wise, and full of grace. He was born who He… Continue reading

I am reflecting a bit – not too much, but some. Fifty five years once seemed like a lot of time. Now it doesn't. Different people have used that much time with varying degrees of effectiveness. Some have puttered along.… Continue reading