Daniel's Long Walk: A Christmas Story
On Thanksgiving this year we had a full church and, as is our habit, everyone spoke on what they were thankful for. Took 45 minutes and...
Symbolism in Christmas Customs
As I researched Christmas customs recently, I discovered the meaning behind some of them that many people, even Christians, are probably...
An Everyday Stewardship Christmas
The average American will spend close to $800 this year on Christmas gifts. That number is for the average person, not even the average...
Dancing Badly All Over the World
Matt Harding, a native of Connecticut, was working as a video-game designer in Australia. In his early 20’s, he found his work...
Reblooming
My favorite hideaway when I need some extra quiet and prayer is a “Secret Garden.” A small oasis located in the Missouri Botanical...
Out on a Wire
My daughter and I are experiencing a big transition this year: her first year of high school. It seems like just yesterday she was in...
The Human Condition and Fear and Faith
I’ve been thinking a lot about the human condition lately. The headlines in the news have stimulated my thinking. The phrase human...
Cure for a Bad Day
When you miss an important message, when the toilet overflows, when the pork chops burn, when all your hard work seems futile, when the...
Hey, God, Tattoo that on my Heart
You have probably heard of Gregory Boyle’s book Tattoos on the Heart. The title comes from a situation in which Boyle catches Sharkey...
A Father's Love Letter
This week, we got into a lively discussion with two inmates at the jail. They were on fire with their faith and it was refreshing to...