When you don’t like something in someone else, look in the mirror because you probably do the same things. This mantra followed me from childhood. The weaknesses and faults of others magnify, while we remain blind to our own failings and limitations. Whenever you’re...
Do you really want to grow? Do you really want to change? Do you really want to experience the transformative presence of God in your life? If so… February 18, 2015 will change everything for you. This is the kick off of Lent—a holy season on the church calendar in...
I have a confession. Don’t tell John. I think Luke is my newest gospel crush. Maybe it’s because Luke’s a doctor who understands the needs of the weak and downtrodden. Maybe I’m captivated by the parables that aren’t in the other gospels. Maybe it’s because Luke is...
I don’t feature guest columnists often, but my friend, Magrey deVega (pastor of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Cherokee, Iowa) wrote a thought-provoking piece on Tiger Wood’s apology that seamlessly fits into the Lenten season. I hope you enjoy as much as I...
Yesterday a dear friend and Christian leader and I were engaged in a conversation about repentance. After we repent, change our ways, do a 180, how do we get those we work with to do the same? Or can we? Or is that the work of God’s Spirit? There are many...
