What We Can Do in Times of Uncertainty

What We Can Do in Times of Uncertainty

Uncertainty has long been part of the human condition. We simply don’t know what the future holds and many of us find ourselves living lives we never dreamed we would. On a global scale, wars, terror, fires, drought, and yes, a viral epidemic, can make life seem dark...
How Did Jesus Respond to Doubters?

How Did Jesus Respond to Doubters?

Poverty is not only economic but can also be spiritual. In Matthew 5, Jesus blessed people who recognized their spiritual shortcomings. This was in stark contrast to the local religious leaders, the Pharisees. One Pharisee publicly prayed, “Thank [God] I am not like...
Protect Yourself From the Thief

Protect Yourself From the Thief

Jesus said, “The thief comes to kill, steal, and destroy, but I come…. to bring life…” Several years ago we experienced a thief in our house. The real frustration with this situation was that I let the thief in. Here’s what happened. I had advertised a laptop...
God, Why Did You Let This Happen?

God, Why Did You Let This Happen?

A disclaimer is the fine print you see in a contract, the documentation which protects a manufacturer from lawsuits, and basically lets the contracting party off the hook when something goes wrong. So here’s the disclaimer today. No, I haven’t had my wife walk out on...
Skewered

Skewered

Are you ready for this? “Bacon May Disappear in California as Pig Rules Take Effect,” headline. “Animal welfare organizations for years have been pushing for more humane treatment of farm animals but the California rules could be a rare case of consumers clearly...