Sacred cows

We all own a herd of sacred cows. A sacred cow is an idea or custom we hold dear that has run its course. Upon a closer, and at times painful examination, we realize the continued existence of our sacred cow has become unreasonable.  One indicator of our...

Taking a Second Look

My wife, Jan, was doing a project in our backyard. She asked me to go to a local home improvement store and pick up a piece of lumber to create a border for her project. I loaded my dog in my pickup and went on my honey-do errand. When I arrived at the store, I stood...
Unmasking Our Reality

Unmasking Our Reality

On a walk through our town, I noticed several discarded masks on the sidewalk. Masks are becoming a new form of litter in our communities. I stopped and took a photo of one of the masks knowing the Lord was speaking.  An unmasking is taking place. This is not...

Crossing Spiritual Boundaries

Significant transitions are taking place in individual lives, in governments, and within the Church. To successfully navigate these times of transition will require that we pass a test. A few miles south of where I live are the Siskiyou Mountains. These mountains are...

Defining Loyalty

Loyalty to leadership without being faithful to speak the truth in love no matter what the cost is evidence of an unhealthy and spiritually warped sense of duty.