MIND THE GAP

Jan and I have visited London several times. On our first visit, we noticed something we had never seen before. It was a sign painted on the platform of the train station that read, “Mind the Gap.” The sign is a warning to train passengers to be careful when stepping...

THE CARTILAGE OF MERCY

I am not sure how we arrived at this place. The insensitivity and premature dismissal of others with whom we disagree has been intensified in the last two years of social isolation. There has been a grind taking place where our relational cartilage has worn away...

TAKING CHEAP SHOTS

This week, I had a phone call with a long-time friend. During our call, my friend said, “So, you wake up every day and write something and put a target on your back.” I had never thought of expressing opinions in such a way, but my friend has a point. Anytime we...

A NEW KIND OF PRODIGAL

A significant spiritual deprogramming is taking place.  This deprogramming is a work of God’s Spirit. It is causing people to wake up from all forms of deception that held them in bondage – spiritual, cultural, and relational bondage.  These...

THE COLLISION OF OPINION

One of the most challenging situations in a life of faith takes place when we apply our beliefs to the affairs of daily life where opposing opinions exist.  This is where relational dustups have taken place in the last two years among believers that...