We love the “How To" articles and books, don’t we? I’m a big fan when I need to know what I don’t know, and I’m a sucker for a shortcut.…
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I look around and see rancor, ignorance, division, tribalism, nationalism, dishonesty, and slander. There’s so many hurting people who are trying to be heard—the #metoo, #blacklivesmatter, and #churchtoo movements; refugees;…
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Last weekend I attended a class reunion of too many years to admit to. Attending it was fun, sad, and sweet all at the same time. We laughed at our…
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Last week we traveled to the Big Bend area of Texas—far, far west of our home in DFW on the border of Mexico. Although we lived in West Texas a…
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Our church frequently sings the popular song “Worthy of It All” as we praise God on Sunday mornings: "All the saints and angels bow before Your throne. All the elders cast their…
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In light of all the division and hatred within our nation and around the world, this old hymn is an appropriate response and expresses my prayer well. O God of…
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Years ago I was caught on a trans-Atlantic flight in the middle of four seats with two little kids, a mother, and a 9-month old. Now when I travel overseas,…
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I have to admit that I am tired of all the talk, the arguments about politics, the hate, the divisions in the church, and the headlines that discourage me each…
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I’ve been disturbed by the trend to disagree without unity within the body of Christ, not only in this putrid political climate but also within churches. Belittling Christians who don’t…
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After spending the past few weeks with my granddaughters who are three and five, I can’t help but parallel the worst of their behavior with attitudes and actions now rampant…
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