I can sit here today and issue a generic statement about how all of us occasionally feel betrayed by people to whom we have shown kindness. Yes, we all eventually are slapped in the face by people we’ve trusted. But today it’s personal, and the past few days have been a struggle for me.
I have felt violated and confused, and my (more…)
In the Sunshine State, we have two seasons: One is unbearably hot and perpetually wet, and one is slightly less hot and generally less wet. Recently after enduring an especially painful gathering, stepping outside in the rain seemed more pleasant than the safe confines I had left. I was free. And God filled my trip home with sweet reminders.
First was the (more…)
. . . always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence.
– 1 Peter 3:15
Recently I was traveling cross-country on standby passes. In case you don’t know, here’s how standby passes work: You stand by while everyone else boards and (more…)
If you know me or follow my blog, perhaps it’s time for some transparent self-disclosure. There are a few things you should know about me. First, despite having been a cheerleader and athlete, I’m a klutz. Every day starts with things falling out of my hands, and many days end with broken toes. Second, I’m a magnet for weird. Let me (more…)
And He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19
Something is terribly askew in the typical Christian approach to evangelism and discipleship. We participate in a turnstile of training programs on how to share our faith using memorized scripts. We successfully graduate from such programs and can impress – and perhaps even lead to (more…)