One day Jesus said to his disciples, “While I am here in the world, I am the light of the world” (John 9:5, NLT). Then …
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Soup Kitchen Faith
The pungent odor of sweaty bodies and pre-cooked food greeted me as I walked in. Enormous pots bubbled with soup, and pre-cut salad fixings lined …
Read More »Say Nice Things
“If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all!” I heard that a lot when I was growing up. Apparently, I …
Read More »Small Acts of Kindness
Autumn is a season that reminds me of kindness. It’s a time of year where I choose to reflect on all the good. Something about …
Read More »To Love the Unlovable
Dear God: The law of heaven calls for a radical way of living that turns human logic on its head. It’s customary for us to …
Read More »A New Puppy
Puppy licks, snuggles, and soft, furry paws make me incredibly happy. I absolutely love dogs, having owned more than my fair share of them. Golden …
Read More »The Tip Jar
One bitterly cold February day driving from Wisconsin to Georgia, feeling dispirited by all the dissension and even downright vitriol in the country, I pulled …
Read More »Owning Your Talk
Have you ever wondered why people will not hear what you have talk about? Especially the difficult or deeply meaningful stuff about God and the …
Read More »Who Cares?
Is the world better off because I’m in it? Is it better off because I am a Christian? Is my family, church and community better …
Read More »Gongs and Cymbals
Lately I have been doing a lot of walking and it has given me time to think and reflect on our world, God’s Word, and …
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