There is a modern poverty, almost a sickness of the soul and mind, of we moderns that we seem to insist that there be an equality in outcomes rather than work for an equality of opportunity for everyone.
When we fall into the trap of insisting there be an equality of outcomes, we easily fall…
“He’s a liar!” Yep, he sure is, and his actions send ripples throughout his life and the lives of so many others.
We were discussing a politician we both knew. But, here’s the rub; this politician held many of the same values and positions we both felt strongly about. However, this politician had been caught in…
“But I don’t understand!” How many times have I said these very words concerning something I was going through in my life? If I had a nickel for every time I said this or heard this, especially from my children, I’d be very wealthy.
And I really don’t understand why God does what He does; why…
“So, now we’re negotiating.” It was a great moment. We had been going back and forth for a while and finally had agreed on a course of action and all that was left to do was determine the details. You see, it had become clear to me that we were not really on the same…
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Well, sure, but the name “rose” captures that smell perfectly, doesn’t it? You see, names matter. They aren’t merely random labels we attach to things, places, and persons. That kind of thinking has gotten us in deep trouble as a society!
No, it is no…
There’s a prevailing notion that the mere granting of mental assent is believing. But is that really true? Is that really enough to actually believe?
Does simply saying you think something is true mean you truly believe it? I know we live in a society that likes to reduce life to “manageable” sizes. We want to…
The concept of “holy space” takes a beating in our modern society that values egalitarianism above hierarchy. But without one place being set aside as “holy” we lose the ability to see the “holy” in every place!
In our Scripture Lesson today we read how God promised Abram (later his name would be changed to “Abraham”)…
OK, it’s a great scene: Indiana Jones and his dad have reached the cave where they believe the Holy Grail has been hidden. But, to get to the treasure Indy has to pass some tests. As he approaches the first test, he remembers the words of warning “Only the penitent man will pass.” As he…
“How can it be wrong when it feels so right?” Probably one of the most overused lines in the history of mankind right before someone does something really stupid! Yeah, I know, I’ve said it myself!
So, why is it we humans get ourselves into messes like this? Simple, we let our heart be our…
An ancient Roman writer once said, “I have often regretted my speech, never my silence.”
I confess that has been a hard lesson for me, personally. Once, when someone asked me “Why do you talk so much?” I responded, “Because the sound of my voice comforts me!” As a big smile came on both our…