God has given us human loves to show us what loving him looks like.
Deuteronomy 6:1-9
March 7, 2010
Loving Linda
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength” (Deuteronomy 6:5).  What does that mean? I do not think I fully know.  The closest I can come is [...]

Our story is always a subplot to God’s story.
Numbers 24:1-11
February 28, 2010
More to the story
The Olympics have fascinated us for the past two weeks, and will come to a close tonight.  Almost every Olympic athlete has just a few moments in the spotlight to skate or race or jump.  Their whole lives have been invested [...]

If God doesn’t stop you, it doesn’t mean he approves.
Numbers 22:26-35
February 21, 2010
The fool I am
Have you ever had one of those experiences where you were frustrated and embarrassed in the moment but later just amused at your idiocy?  As you told the story, the situation that made you very angry became a reason to laugh at [...]

Christianity is “not very good for your self-realization.  We’re good for your salvation, which is not the same thing.”  (Stanley Hauerwas)
Numbers 14:20-35
February 14, 2010
The risks of speaking out
Most of you know by now that recently I stepped publicly into one of today’s most volatile issues: homosexuality.  I am well aware that it’s risky to go [...]

Seize the test.
Numbers 13:25-33
January 31, 2010
Road closed
Today’s Scripture finds the children of Israel in a classic dilemma for believers.  What do you do when your faith, running full steam ahead, turns the corner and slams into an impenetrable, immovable wall?  What do you do when you believe God has led you down a path and [...]