Last Sunday our twin daughters played the last soccer game of their careers that began in first grade and ended in their senior year of college. Our team had made it to the finals in their conference, but lost. November 8, 2015 at about 3:00. This photo was taken after our very last soccer game […]
Could Jesus have sinned? While in the process of writing my book years ago, I interviewed a professor at Westminster Theological Seminary asking if Jesus could have sinned while He lived on earth. In other words, was He just like us in the battle with temptation? Sure, I knew He miraculously fought temptation and won, […]
Last week I wrote about a superb week I had with people. For as lovely as last week was, this week was the opposite. Most of my conversations with people were difficult. Words were said that hurt me and words were overheard that saddened me. I suppose some would understand if I curled up into […]
What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? God will judge those outside. 1 Corinthians 5:12 This week I didn’t like my crazy busy schedule but I had fun with people. I laughed and conversed, taught and learned from people all around the world who […]
Today is October 18, 2015. 29 years ago today — October 18, 1986 at 1:00 p.m. — my world fell apart. My dear brother Dan was in a motorcycle accident and died eight days later from injuries sustained in the crash. I posted about Dan last October but since this week’s post is […]
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Galatians 6:1 Thirty three years ago this fall I remember running in Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park on a beautiful day while in college. I still remember […]
I am watching more than one Christian sinning — a lot — and they are wondering why they feel like their prayers are bouncing off the ceiling. Let me clarify that I am not certain about what I am seeing, but I am not observing any confessions, apologies or observable life change. Therefore, it’s a […]
Photograph by Karen Bleier, AFP/Getty every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. (James 1:17). Years ago, while going through a crisis, I was introduced to the concept of keeping a thank you journal. That year […]
I read a tweet from @uberfacts this week (September 14) that made my heart stop. In the fiscal year of 2014 the U.S. government spent $49 million dollars an hour in interest on its debt. I know. That is not a credible source, right? Check out the national debt clock. The facts approached from any […]
I have had an odd blogging week. I have been mentally obsessed with a particular current event and spent a lot of time writing a post Thursday night but on Friday I woke up believing I wasn’t supposed to post it this week. Something isn’t feeling right. Perhaps it’s not ready. Perhaps I am afraid. […]
