“Value” Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” Matthew 13:45-46 As you all probably have figured out, I am a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, but this year has … [Read more…]
“It Just Doesn’t Add Up!” But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short … [Read more…]
“The Greatest Mystery of All” Knowledge…it is something I value above most things. As a writer, my favorite days are research days…when I spend hours combing through Google articles, my eyes scanning texts for nuggets of information as my fingers tap out questions like: Why did megalodons go extinct? How does the filibuster actually work? … [Read more…]
“Something To Believe In” Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 I recently had an article shared with me that listed the results of a survey on the state of faith in the United States. The information was based on a Gallup poll … [Read more…]
“What’s Your Name?” As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at a tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. Matthew 9:9 I was out to eat with some colleagues on Monday night in a noisy restaurant. We had had a long … [Read more…]
“Ready, Set, Naptime” Let us keep looking to Jesus. He is the one who started this journey of faith. And he is the one who completes the journey of faith.” Hebrews 12.2 It is Friday afternoon and Vacation Bible School has just concluded! I cannot express to you how much energy, excitement, and fun has … [Read more…]
“Go, Set A Watch” Several years ago now, when my boys were still little and cute and cuddly–before the teen years set in and they knew more, wanted more, and looked at the world through slightly more jaded eyes–in a time and place that now seems kind of like a “once upon a time”, my … [Read more…]
“Sweet Relief” And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” Mark 11:25 This discomfort and pain has been overwhelming at times. I stretch my arms up as high as possible and hold them there as long as possible. I … [Read more…]
“Who Counts?” A colleague of mine posts a devotion every week on various topics. For the month of June, she has themed her reflections around children’s books which communicate the Gospel in creative and impactful ways. I was blessed with her reflection this week on the “Lost Ones” as described in the Gospel of Luke … [Read more…]
“Fightings Without, Fears Within” What troubles have we seen, what mighty conflicts past, fightings without, fears within, since we assembled last!“ Around the time this gets published, I will be gathered with 1,000 plus United Methodists from across the state of Missouri for our Annual Conference. For those of you not familiar with this particular … [Read more…]