Many of us crafted New Year’s Resolutions this week. But, I bet none of us included these on our list: Because–duh. Most of us would never. But I believe Jesus would actually…
Love. That’s what Christmas is all about.
“Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” That plaintive cry of Charlie Brown gets me every time. No matter where he looks, Christmas is about greed and commercialism. Charlie…
Sanctification. We need one another.
Last Wednesday, I had the privilege of joining a panel of people to answer questions from students in our church’s high school youth group. First of all, I want to congratulate you…
Ode to Odie.
This month we lost a gentle giant. Odysseus Bushlack was only 21-28 years old in dog years, but he accomplished a lot of good in his brief, brave life. Before Odysseus (Odie)…
On the Incarnation. Read old books.
“It is a good rule, after reading a new book, never to allow yourself another new one till you have read an old one in between.” This is a quote from C.S….
Resilience. Sometimes parents shoot themselves in the foot.
Do you remember learning how to walk? Me neither. But here’s a quick summation of how it went for you (and me): Try. Fall. Try. Fall. Try. Succeed. Fall. Try. Succeed. Fall….
Give credit. A look at the Magnificat.
I am reading an old collection of sermons by H.P. Liddon entitled “The Birth of Christ.” It starts with a look at The Magnificat, the prayer of Mary, newly pregnant with Jesus,…
Catastrophe. How to think about suffering this Thanksgiving.
This past Sunday the children learned about the suffering of Job. For those who are unfamiliar, the story of Job teaches us about what it means to live in a world of…
Unmasked. Living a life of integrity.
Parents, you remember high school, right? I don’t know about you but I have a ton of regrets from high school. Most of them because I lacked integrity. Integrity, which by the…
Top of Mind. Election edition.
What’s the most important thing on your mind this week? Maybe, like some of us, you’re passionately following the World Series or thrilled the NBA is back, or just trying to remember…