Focusing Our Spiritual Vision – Part 1
I am one of countless people who require eyeglasses to see clearly. I am nearsighted, which means I can see objects up close just fine but have trouble seeing with…
The Best Advice I Ever Received
“Let me give you some advice.” Are there any other words with the potential to build trepidation in us quite like these? It seems many of us, from the novice…
What is a Christian – Conclusion
Our wedding took place in a small fishing lodge in Alaska where it was held in a long, narrow room with just enough space for family and close friends. As…
What is a Christian – Part 6
Names are fascinating things. While awaiting a new baby, parents ponder over the perfect name choice for the child. Businesses strive to identify just the right label to appeal to…
What is a Christian – Part 5
I love books. I love hardcovers, paperbacks, old books, and new. I even like ebooks because they let me take a huge library wherever I go. Whenever I move I…
What is a Christian – Part 4
I sometimes think people look at Christianity as a Chinese takeout menu. They can pick some agreeable doctrines, add a good dose of palatable teaching, and toss in a dash…
What is a Christian – Part 3
I once had a Christian coworker who was sending his oldest son off to college. Well, it wasn’t really college, he explained, but rather a discipleship program that his son…