A Single Act of Courageous Integrity

In the coming months, we will see a world-class Olympic athlete refuse to perform in Communist China during the 2022 Olympics. This person will forfeit years of sacrifice and training for the greater good. The stance this person takes against a repressive regime will...
On the Outside Looking In

On the Outside Looking In

Each morning, I take my dog outside while it’s still dark for a walk around the yard. As I passed by a window that provides a view into our living room, I stopped to look inside. In the softly lit window frame, I could see my lamp, computer, and writing chair. This is...

The Issue of Repented Sin

Perhaps, one of the issues causing so many challenges in the Church and with our credibility before the culture is the issue of unrepented sin. Some of you are so averse to the subject you may not continue reading the following paragraphs.  Sin is not a popular...

Setting Up a Perimeter for Revelation

When I was a cop and we received a call of a crime in progress, we would arrive on the scene and set up a perimeter around the building where the crime was taking place. Once all the officers were in position at the four corners of a building, we would then attempt...

The List

Here is a list of things that fatigue my soul: A continuous chorus of shrill voices- Angry responses to someone’s differing opinion- Finger-pointing at those we deem the most guilty- The latest and never-ending version of gotcha evidence- Another offering of “this is...