I’ve been a Christ follower all my life, and Matthew 24:24 troubled me deeply for 40 years. How could a diligent Christians to be deceived? Don’t we have the Holy Spirit in us guiding us to all truth? Although I … Continue reading →
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 →
Acknowledging and accepting my place on the Autism spectrum was a relatively straightforward task. It required me to be honest about my own habits and ways of living in the world and in my marriage. Living with it and allowing … 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 →
Saint Francis of Assisi is famously known for referring to nature as his siblings when he called them “Brother Sun, Sister Moon.” From his theological perspective, he shared the natural world with the animals and birds. God was the creator … 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 →