LOVING THE UNLOVELY

It’s hard to love some people. Some are difficult to love even on their best days. Loving the unlovely is a critical part of the Church’s mission. The most obnoxious people need to experience God’s love the most. This is a challenge because unredeemed sources...

A TRIUMPHAL ATTITUDE

When we have to face people who hate us, there is only one way that a victory over their hatred can happen, “I will look in triumph at those who hate me” (Psalm 118:7). The phrase “I will look in triumph” means to look at someone with satisfaction. It refers to the...

LIFE’S LEFTOVERS

One of my favorite holiday treats comes from the leftover pieces of pie dough that Jan forms into little rolls filled with brown sugar and cinnamon. They are an anticipated joy that appears each year at this time when Jan makes the crusts for her holiday pies. She has...

RESETTING OUR LOVE

As I sat in silent prayer this morning, I saw an image of the Last Supper. It did not look like Da Vinci’s famous painting where all the disciples were lined up on either side of the Lord. It was a busy and noisy gathering. Conversations occurred between...

NO MORE WORDS

Every day, I tell Jan I love her multiple times. Many of those expressions of my love for her are followed by a kiss, a touch, or a glance of affirmation. I tell my kids that I love and appreciate them. I never want to carry a regret that I failed to express my love...