Inside Christmas

Inside Christmas

It was a great-sounding idea. Well, of course, all my reckless, youthful ideas seemed like the best thing ever, so why was this one any different? This brilliant scheme would have me bringing the church choir I was directing at the time, into the regional...
Lights Out!

Lights Out!

(A song of David for those journeying to worship) 1 Lord, my heart is meek before you. I don’t consider myself better than others. I’m content to not pursue matters that are over my head— such as your complex mysteries and wonders that I’m not yet ready to understand....
God is Still God

God is Still God

“When the outcome of today’s election is announced, millions of people in the US and around the world will inevitably feel as if the world has ended, and millions more that the Kingdom has come. Neither conclusion will be remotely correct.” Pete Greig, Founder,...
Anyone ‘Up’ for Adventure?

Anyone ‘Up’ for Adventure?

Lovely sunny day – check. Visiting a friend – check. In the beautiful Alpine city of Grenoble, France – check. Include a visit to La Bastille – check. Lunch afterwards – double check. So much to look forward to on the day’s agenda. Until that fearsome,...
What Do the Scriptures Say?

What Do the Scriptures Say?

t’s Leap Year, Election Year (US), the ‘Pinnacle of Incivility’ Year, the ‘Thank God It’s Over’ Year. And so, on this day of all days, I feel the need to call us, again, to the Fountain of Life, the Sacred Scriptures, the Word who dwells among us. Like the resetting...
Is That Really What You Want?

Is That Really What You Want?

During my time teaching (young men, 13-17 years old) at a Teen Challenge (TC) center, a visceral reaction was voiced during one of the classes when presenting The Law of Contentment. Stated simply the definition is: wanting what you have. Now, some of the guys were...