What’s on My Mind
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Rethinking the Standard Testimony
Ever learned a new vocabulary word and then right afterwards heard it used three times in unrelated contexts? Seems to happen all the time. Another example: my brother moved to Oregon and now it seems everywhere I turn there’s an Oregon connection. Works out practically…
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Letting Go. Letting God.
Control. What would happen if I let go? Removed every crutch? What would we call someone who didn’t carry insurance, invest in a 401k, or hold money in a savings account? Who gave away every dime he made over that necessary for food, clothing, and…
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Are We Too Rich to Enter Heaven?
Ever heard the silly song, "You Can’t Get To Heaven In…"? We don’t sing this at my church as the theology is suspect: Oh, you can’t get to Heaven in an old Ford car ‘Cause an old Ford car won’t get that far Oh, you…
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God’s Waiting to Prove His Love
One of the cool things about playing an instrument is the unique outlet it provides for worship. Sometimes I am able to express best the way I feel towards God while playing the piano. But never fear those who don’t play an instrument because…! singing…
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Another Trial, Anyone?
James wrote, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perserverance, and perserverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." Sounds good…
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Think Globally, Act Locally
The Red Cross has a slogan, “Think Globally, Act Locally.” In other words, keep the big picture in mind while not letting that stop you from doing the work which needs done here in the present. It’s been nearly two years since I helped with…
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Am I Content?
I often wonder, “What does God have for me today, right now?” I frequently chafe at the daily grind, wishing to do something more exciting – or at least more important. Yet I firmly believe God has me exactly where I’m at for a reason…
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Indictments, Confessions, and Following Jesus
I notice precious few go against the grain. At least not in a significant way. And this would include me. But aren’t we Christians above all people called to go against the grain? For example, Jesus said, “For whoever wants to save his life will…
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Going Against the Grain
Going against the grain is difficult. Especially to do so in a significant way. But aren’t we Christians above all people called to go against the grain? For example, Jesus said, “For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his…
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Light bulbs, Luxury, People Hurting and an Inspirational Story
Do Light Bulbs Shine Brighter in the Dark? Of course not, light bulbs shine just as bright regardless of where they’re located. And this is a silly question, but think, “If you were a light bulb, would you prefer to be in a miner’s headlamp…