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Several years ago I experienced a week of travel that can only be described as a descent into madness.  It’s a little long, but I thought you might enjoy my ‘travelogue’. I entitled it, ‘So, how was your week?’ If you would indulge me for a few moments I would like to...

My favorite story from Scripture about faithful asking and generous giving may surprise you. It comes from Luke, Chapter 19 beginning at the 28th verse. “And after Jesus had said this he went on ahead going up to Jerusalem.  As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the...

I heard a quote yesterday (Stewardship Summit in Portland) that an idol is, “something you go to for comfort instead of God.” Where do we seek our comfort, assurance and security?  We have a lot of idols in America.  Sports is an idol, but we immerse ourselves in sports to...

In the late 1800’s a Montana fur trapper is running out of supplies during a particularly brutal Rocky Mountain winter.  Growing desperate, he realizes he must make his way down to the nearest town to buy food or he will not survive. He sets out through an early morning blizzard...

My single New Year’s resolution is to put to death my desire for happiness.  I want to treat it for what it is – a counterfeit version of the real life God intends for me. Far too many of my decisions in 2012 were motivated by the pursuit of avenues...

After a particularly hard and frustrating day I will lay in bed and ask of God, “Is this really the kind of life you created me to live?”  Of course, I know the answer. I can go back through my day and hear the Spirit say quietly to me, “Remember...

While studying in Scotland I was introduced to the theology and poetry of Studdert Kennedy. Kennedy was an Anglican priest and poet who served as a chaplain in World War I.  He witnessed some of the most gruesome horrors of war as he ministered in the trenches on the Western Front....

In this brief blog I use the term ‘Newtown’s child’ to refer to all of the loss we suffered in Newtown, Connecticut one week ago today. I’ve heard people say that the tragedy of Newton’s child was made all the worse because these children died so near Christmas. I disagree....