As I was driving the other day, a worship song I loved started playing over the radio. I turned up the volume and sang my heart out, even swaying to the beat and waving my arms during stoplights. But then, I had this uncanny feeling somebody was watching me. I twisted...
For those of you traveling with me through the Gospel of John for Lent, John 9 explores the issue of physical and spiritual blindness in a beautiful and profound way. Jesus sees a man who has been blind from birth. The challenges this man faced physically were only...
As Lent continues, and I’m determined to give up contempt for six weeks, I’m beginning to see more clearly the harm contempt does in my life. Contempt is like a wide wedge that slips in my life and my relationships—separating me from God and others whenever I allow it...
Confession: Masks sometimes scare me. Though the artistic flair of a masquerade half mask can be spectacular, full masks make me uncomfortable. Not only is there mystery in whom I’m talking to, but they are too reminiscent of clown makeup for my liking. The...
Today Lent begins. I’ve been waiting for this day. Counting down the days. And Lent is finally here. During the next six weeks I’m going to be diving into the Gospel of John. I hope you’ll join me. The Gospel of John is written to help people-like...
