I had a conversation with my son over Christmas and it’s been on my mind ever since. The first thing he told me was he’s trying to get through the whole Christmas season without hearing… Read More »The Beatles: Is the Whole Really Better Than the Sum of the Parts?
Some church congregations are more expressive in their worship than others. So for more reserved churches, a new idea has surfaced in California. Introducing “The Plexiglass Cage For The Overly Responsive”. “Our members can now… Read More »“The Plexiglass Cage For the Overly Responsive”
1) They would call each other “Spouses”. They know they’re both actually spouses, but they would use the term to attack each other, in an accusatory tone. “You said you were going to start helping… Read More »If Married Couples Talked Like Politicians When Disagreeing on Anything
We are loved, but we are flawed. We have the inevitable propensity to misspeak, to be misunderstood, or to misunderstand. If something can be over-thought or under-considered, we are liable to do so. On top… Read More »You Are Flawed and Loved
Susan Roth, 33, a widow from Clearwater, Florida, told the local Fox News affiliate she had “hit rock bottom” and had no choice but to come to grips with her dependence on the Holiday movie… Read More »Christmas Hallmark Movie Addict Checks Herself Into 12-Step Program
Seriously. I’m convinced. It’s just a game. Many books and instructors give the impression it’s some sort of higher level of gifting that very few people are called to. This is so far from the… Read More »Wanna Play Drums? You Can Do It.
I was raised in a Methodist Church. Not literally. I was raised in a mid-west white middle class suburban home, but OCCASIONALLY, we attended a Methodist church. I didn’t even know what that meant. To… Read More »I was raised in a Methodist Church. (Not literally)
The Delicious Gift of Love People give at Christmas. It’s a wonderful time. Much of what is given is food. Delicious food. Sweet, tasty, delicious food. Terrible, unhealthy, artificial food. I get the heart behind… Read More »The Delicious Gift of Love
Christmas is on! It’s like no other day! We come together to give and receive love and gifts. And remember it’s origin. God came in the form of Jesus not only to give the gift… Read More »A Gift of Peace
Are you “too nice”? James was a friendly guy. He had more than his share of friends, and he was admired by many. His problem was he didn’t know how to say no, and his… Read More »Don’t “Friend” Yourself to Death