Humpty Dumpty
While I was driving recently, the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme came to my mind. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great...
A Reason to Speak
“It’s not worth it!” How often do we feel that way when we make some kind of sacrifice for God or others? I tend to be strategic with my...
Leniency
“Leniency.” Yes. That is what she said in response to what to my question about the meaning of grace. I decided to leave her response...
Blameless—We Don’t Justify Their Actions!
“He hit me first!” Nice try, but it doesn’t work. The one who threw the first punch may be held legally accountable, but we are not in...
The Deeper Life
I will be leading a “Deeper Life” intensive in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota on September 22nd and 23rd. If you are interested in joining us,...
Correction On the Fast Meal Deal
Just a quick note from yesterday's blog: John Romnes was the author of that piece. I acknowledged his authorship on Facebook but it got...
The Fast Meal Deal
I feel our ability to cook is slowly slipping away, and being replaced by fast food, prepared food, and 1,000’s of recipes at the tips of...
The Friendship Lottery
Most people I know are hoping to strike it rich in the area of friends. “No. That one didn’t work. Cross him off the list!” People...
"I'm Not What I Used to Be"
I have watched my dad in his aging process. I am facing my own “not what I used to be.” What works during one stage of life does not...
The Observer
We like to believe that our minds have the ability to decide but most of our decisions are actually made at a deeper level: the heart....