Dear Jesus, help me.

I can say to those who do not follow You that I love them (and it is even true when I say it – when I can’t I reach for the level of being polite), but how far do I go in offering them the invitation to become part of the spiritual family of God (rather than just the creation family of God)? Read more…

As I age I become more and more grateful for little things. For example, food tastes better. Things fascinate me with pleasure rather than analysis. Read more…

I work outside on night shifts, usually. Last night it snowed heavily, enough to cover all footprints. When I did my midnight patrol the urban lights on the fresh snow lit up my little corner of the world so brightly that I didn’t have to turn my flashlight on at all.

It made me think of two things that motivate me to mission. Read more…

A big issue for me stands with the false belief that confession of sins compromises the whole act of contrition (“humble regret”). To illustrate this I refer to AA (“Alcoholics Anonymous”). One of the steps toward healing and overcoming speaks of restoration (if possible) to all those who the drinker hurt while booze reigned as boss. I support this teaching and exercise. Read more…

Jesus said, “If you love me, you will obey my commandments” (John 14:15 God’s Word).

Depending on what you are this will mean different things. Are you a legalist? anarchist? rebel? groupie? bohemian? servant? controller? Read more…