Something remarkable happened the other night, and I had nothing to do with it. After a great discussion from II Samuel 8 on the multitude of wars and the “Just war theory” from Augustine, we gave ourselves to prayer. When Read more…
Earlier this week, we found ourselves in Amish country. Now for me, one not given to flea markets, Shipshewana has never been that must-see destination that so many crave. I probably don’t need the home cooked family style cooking, and Read more…
The recent events at Waffle House, in Toronto, in Dallas, and a host of other places are reminders that we among other things, are just not acting our age; willfully taking out our anger and aggression in ways that mirror Read more…
The other day, my mind landed in the past and it made me think of all the key moments in our national story that likely have changed the fabric of our culture or even our identity as a nation– and Read more…
Was The Apostle Paul, more like Joseph Pilates than we realized? I’ve been doing some research on the exercise guru of another generation, one Joseph Pilates. It was in fact, this German born one time prisoner of war, who is Read more…
There are two things that I hate about running– I mean, besides making my body pound away at distances meant more for wheels, chain drives and foot pedals. I detest the headwind that confronts me when I run or bike, Read more…
Jesus is– In a word, remarkable and the longer we look at his life we are struck by the force of his life and the strength of his character especially in light of the forces of darkness that were brought Read more…
Our dog helped me the other day with some theological insight. Well, Mocha ( our Aussie) may get partial credit for this but the real thanks belong to God. And thanks to my son Daniel’s advice, as part of my Read more…
When it becomes easier to fake a relationship that we do not have. Some time ago, a friend recommended a TED talk from a respected psychologist, who suggested that people’s body language could be cultivated to help them manifest a Read more…
Come see for yourself… I’m fascinated by a certain Australian ritual known as the “Walkabout“. A walkabout is an aboriginal rite of passage in which males undergo an extended journey during adolescence, usually coming between their 10th and 16th birthday. Read more…
