For a long time, I have liked Johnny Cash's music. "A Boy Named Sue" has been a particular favorite. I liked it because it talked of a boy that was maladjusted and who overcame his hardship by having "his fists get hard and wits get keen." He was … [Continue reading]
A Prayer For the Church
For those in the church that feel that Christians are being marginalized by our culture, I offer the following prayer that I read in Psalm 80 this morning: “Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock. You who are enthroned … [Continue reading]
Step out of the winepress
There are situations in life where circumstances are both painful and beyond our control. One way of surviving during those times is to refuse to engage with the circumstance which is like digging an emotional foxhole. One tries to keep his head down … [Continue reading]
Rest in God’s Goodness
I have heard it said that people can be divided into three groups: As I write this, I am dealing with some stuff that puts me in category 1. I am working through some hard stuff in my family. For a number of reasons, I chose not to go into … [Continue reading]
