This afternoon I held a new baby in my arms. The wonder of new life never ceases to shake my head in amazement. Those big dark eyes, half open but watching me, not yet comprehending this vast new world. Just hours old, with beautiful little fingers and finger nails, he opens his mouth to yawn…
The Pay’s the Same … Ok, Not Really!
The thing about faith is that it can look pretty foolish. Faith never really makes a whole lot of sense to the rational thinker, does it? When I read Hebrews 11 — the “Hall of Heroes” chapter — I read of men and women who chose to walk in ways that made absolutely no sense…
Humility
When we hear the word humility, what comes to mind? I imagine an older bearded wood carver, shavings caught in his white beard, a twinkle in his eye, and gentle and patient way about him. He’s an amazing craftsman, and he loves what he does so much that he is undisturbed and undeterred from his…
Salvation
“Ultimately, I believe that suffering leads to salvation … We have to somehow accept, not deny, the feel of our suffering and feel our losses. Your being here is an indication that you’ve made that decision already. You’ve made the decision to walk through the gate of forgiveness to grace. Just as Christ did on…