Know It All
I had a friend who questioned his Christian workplace’s views of a particular disputable theological matter. Not long after voicing his concerns, he was labeled by co-workers as being theologically suspect
Confusing Assignments
I know of a man who passionately desires to be a pastor. He’s worked in youth ministry, camp ministry, and even alongside pastors in the church.
Cultural Correction
A people group from Papua New Guinea observed a cultural ritual for centuries. They would chant, dance, and work themselves into a frenzy that culminated with what they called the “murder songs.”
Living in Tune
Though I haven’t spent much time playing it over the past twenty years, I still take out my violin every so often. I keep it stored in a temperature-consistent closet, safely enclosed in a velvet case.
Ugh, Yes, But . . .
I winced the moment I said it. I meant to be funny, but it came out mean. My comment sagged heavy on my heart when I went to bed and was still draped there when I awoke.
He Knows You
In The Newlywed Game, a popular game show in the US that ran from 1966 up until 2013, newly married couples were asked questions to determine how well the spouses knew each other. As I reflected on the program, I was reminded of how amazing it is that we have an intimate relationship with God
No Time for God?
An midterm, a paper, two quizzes, hundreds of pages of reading, and other assignments were coming up, along with friends who needed attention. There was shopping to be done, meals to be made, and house cleaning to do!
Singing Is Praying
Sometimes we can feel guilty about our prayer lives. No matter how much we pray, we’re sure it’s never enough.
Where Meaning Is Found
Did you know there’s a conference dedicated to boring stuff? It’s called, appropriately, the Boring Conference.