I am not very patient with myself if I perceive I am being lazy. I do not like to be thought of as lazy. I do not like to be lazy. But, I also do not like to fail. I… Continue reading

"We must obey God rather than any human authority." I have learned to avoid over-applying any one text of scripture, especially the report of a quote from a conversation that never claimed divine inspiration — But it is propelling and… Continue reading

Don't over-think this one; it will lose its impact. The prevailing mood of the early church, in the matter of needy members, was generosity, but it was not mandated. Truthful transparency, however, was expected. Lying to God is an indication… Continue reading

Any kind of supremacy of one people over another denies Christ. I am struggling with an emotion that is rare for me when applied to people and their frailties: disappointment. It is rare because I am both realistic and naive.… Continue reading

In the same Psalm, 119, the same singer can say, "My flesh trembles with dread of you; I am afraid of your judgments," and also, "I do not shrink from your judgments, because you yourself have taught me." I would… Continue reading

So much can be said about the hiring process, writing the, knowing what you need, getting the timing right, writing the job description, reading resumes, selecting finalists, arranging interviews, evaluating interviews, narrowing your search, and negotiating. No wonder so many… Continue reading

Here are three treatments of the Transfiguration of Jesus, a dramatic reenactment,  and a piece of music. Continue reading