“Come Up Higher” (Luke 14:7-14), February 22, 2009
When we meet Jesus, do we really think he will be saying, “Way to go, you showed those old people something by insisting on ubiquitous visuals and ear-splitting volume to reach today’s generation”?  Or will he say, “I’m so proud of you - you put those young people in [...]

“How Long to Pray” (Luke 11:1-13), February 15, 2009
The requests Jesus teaches us to make are not of the kind that would EVER, in this life, cross off your prayer list and say, “God answered that one.  Praise the Lord.  I can stop praying for that.”

“Good Question” (Luke 10:25-37), February 15, 2009
In organized baseball, I never got past first base.  Ever.
Today’s Scripture lesson turns on four questions during an exchange between a lawyer and Jesus.  I see those four questions as first base, second base, third base, and home plate.  How sad when Christians get stuck on first base, or [...]

“How Is Your Hearing?” (Luke 8:1-15), February 1, 2009
At this moment, I am less about fighting battles in the church, in the denomination, or even in the culture than I have been.  Please don’t misunderstand me.  There are still battles to be fought, and I don’t want to shirk any calling God has given me.  But [...]