Whether we are aware of it or not, our lives as Christians are constantly under examination.  Read More

Recently I have had conversations with people looking for a relationship leading to marriage. In the good old days, often someone would introduce us to a person of the opposite gender and an ambitious person, may try to 'set us up' with someone they thought would be 'perfect' for us. All of this was well-intentioned, if not always appreciated. Though this is not my practice, I have learned that I ...  Read More

We are all on a journey of grace with Jesus, and we are all at different points along that journey.  Read More

When a preacher says, "And, in conclusion..." too often that means: "Here comes sermon number three...all in the same message. We should be done in the next 20 minutes."   Read More

Whatever you do...  Read More

Recently I listened to a politician quoting Scripture to support her 'call' to serve. Much of her career, which is on the record, has been in defiance of God's Word. All my readings this morning have challenged me to beware of those who make their religion based on common opinion or what suits the pleasure of humanity. "Commonplace religion is pleasing to the flesh and blood. There is no self-deni...  Read More