The other day I was walking with God and processing my hurt over a friendship that has greatly faded under the intense rays of distance and neglect. It was some healthy, gut-level vulnerability as I expressed my frustration and disappointment and confessed my need to surrender - yet again - my emotions and unmet expectations … Continue reading Forgiveness
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Love-Crazy Father
This Sunday I'm preaching on the story of the Prodigal Son (or as I prefer to call it - The Story of the Love-Crazy Father). It was the assigned text for this Sunday and also happens to be my favorite parable told by Jesus. For most of my life, I focused predominately on the prodigal … Continue reading Love-Crazy Father
Secret to Joy
There are four commonalities among those who live joy-filled lives: a feeling of being forgiven; forgiving others; a feeling of life purpose; a strong sense of gratitude. Gratitude drives joy. When we focus on what we have rather than what we don't have, we are grateful. And that brings us joy. For each of us, … Continue reading Secret to Joy
Elizabeth Olten and Forgiveness
Being home sick today gave me a lot of time to think about what today was going to be like for my youth. I was praying last night and today for you. Praying especially about the ramifications of Elizabeth Olten's murder, for the things that would be said about the accused, for the many rumors … Continue reading Elizabeth Olten and Forgiveness
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