These days the wolf of opinion is often disguised in the clothes of news. Much of what we consume is shaped more by media ideology than by a balanced presentation of the facts. Politics is perhaps the most obvious battleground where … Continue reading →
God is Hiding in Plain Sight In The Fiddler in the Subway, Gene Weingarten recounts the story of Joshua Bell, a celebrated violinist who traded the grandeur of sold-out concert halls for the humdrum of a Washington, D.C. subway station. … Continue reading →
So asked the serpent in Genesis ch3 and as is often the case, the devil is in the detail. So much of what we Christians are told we must do is not much different from the serpent’s famous words. Let’s … Continue reading →
One of the strengths of the traditional church is the adherence to the historic Church Calendar, which takes followers on an annual journey through the phases of Jesus’ live, starting at Advent and moving through to his ascension. This takes … Continue reading →
I cannot think how many times I’ve heard the phrase “Original Sin” with reference to our “fallen nature” or our struggle with Sin in our lives. It is foundational in the minds of most Christians, but is it a good … Continue reading →
The Unintentional Life “An unintentional life accepts everything and does nothing.” John Maxwell[i] For much of my married life, I drifted in the relationship, letting my wife make almost all the decisions. “Happy wife, happy life” was my … Continue reading →
The Practice of Intentionality “The practice of intentionality is the art of making the invisible, visible.” Source: Unknown Athletes, musicians, and accomplished artists will stress the importance of purposeful determination and consistent practice to develop their skills. These … Continue reading →
I’m in the process of writing a new book based on my growth in self-awareness about myself, my wife and our relationship. The following text is the introduction to the book. Is this something that you want to hear more … Continue reading →
I have attended Sunday church services weekly since before I could walk. It has been the one almost unbroken consistency in my life, only surpassed by eating and sleeping. So it comes as a stark break from my regular pattern, … Continue reading →
Today’s Lectio 365 daily devotional used the text from Matthew 6:25-27 to reflect on God’s goodness and provision. It struck me that Jesus knew our propensity to worry and become absorbed in negative possibilities, which easily cripple our ability to … Continue reading →