I’m Not Okay—Neither Are You…And That’s Okay
Thomas Jefferson was a man of his time. His age of reason denied the possibility of miracles. So he took his old Bible and an old pair of scissors, …
Beliefs of the Heart
What Does C. S. Lewis Think About Modern Theology?
A friend recently showed me something C. S. Lewis wrote about modern books. I’d never read it. I’d never even heard of it. It’s great. (Thank you …
How Would Other Cultures Critique Our Culture?
[Click here for an audio version of this post: How would other cultures critique our culture?] My recent anniversary trip to Italy got me thinking …
The Self-Centeredness of Unselfishness
[Click here for an audio version of this post: The Self-Centeredness of Unselfishness.] Our romantic 30th anniversary trip to Italy began the same …
Our Personal Unique Design
A few weeks ago I was talking with a woman whose children are mostly grown. She is active in her church and she works professionally but part-time. …
Can We Live A Life of Glory And Brilliance?
My wife and I are celebrating our 30th anniversary in Italy. In my absence, I asked my friend Gary Barkalow to write a couple blogs. Gary has spent …
Is It Okay To Love Someone And Not Like Them?
[Click here for an audio version of the post.] I recently met with someone and—what can I say?—I I just didn’t like him very much. Oh, it wasn’t his …
Is The Prodigal Son The Story of Mary And Martha?
[Click here for an audio version of the post.] A friend once told me that some early Christians thought the story of the Prodigal Son was really the …
The Nearly Damnable Danger of “I’d Never Do That”
I used to work for a company that created software for publishers. It handled mail orders that were accompanied by checks, cash, or credit card …
What Is Spiritual Malnutrition?
A few years ago a client came into town for a series of meetings. He asked for a restaurant recommendation, and I suggested my favorite restaurant, …
Sinvitation: Ask Why
A man I know refuses to ask himself, “Why?” When sexual temptations entice, he grits his teeth and orders himself, “Resist!” When other people …
Is It Ever Okay To Seek An Experience of God?
When I was thirteen years old, I had an “experience” of God. It happened in a small, circular prayer meeting with about twenty other teenagers. I …