Food, money, possessions, products. We all have something we hoard, whether consciously or not. We save and collect and store away. “Just in case…,” we say to justify it. For me, it’s...
When my kids were teenagers, they experimented with clever ways to get mom and dad to say yes. They’d go to a friend’s house after school, call to see if they could stick around for dinner, and...
Growing up Catholic, we either prayed a recited prayer or talked to God in our heads only. For example, said with great speed just before a meal, “Bless us, oh Lord, with these, thy gifts, which...
A few years back, I was having an intense conversation with a Christian friend. In a condescending voice, she said to me, “Well, right now I am fasting about that exact thing.”
God’s forgiveness is central to Christianity. Eternity with Him is available on His terms (mercy) at His expense (grace) to anyone interested. The Bible is clear that we are saved by God’s...
On a trip to Florida to visit my son, his wife, and 2 kids, they took me to a seaside village where sea sponges are the main draw for tourists. My son, Dan, had been running late and skipped...
“So, are you saying I’m going to hell? How dare you!” Many who claim to follow Jesus will never experience this reaction. I don’t pray that everyone will have this experince, but I do have an...