I can understand why some people are atheists. First, there is the hurdle of believing that God actually exists in … More
Tag: love
The Way Maker 1: Life Without Shame
About three weeks ago, Susan and I were driving down the I-5 to Seattle for a flight that we were … More
Holy Sexuality 2: Being Faithful in a Changed World
Last week, when Susan and I went to Chicago for a Pastoral Leadership Institute Immersion that our church sent us … More
Love Conquers Shame
Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God … More
The Way to the Good Life
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons to bless the people of Israel with this special blessing: ‘May the Lord bless … More
Life With God 4: Life With Love
Intro: Just south of the border with the United States, in Tijuana, is Mexico’s most notorious prison, La Mesa State … More
Live Free on the Love Train
Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the … More
The Mission of God’s People 5: Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus
As we let Jesus love us and change our values, those values will lead us to make decisions that will give us opportunities to share with others the gift of life with Jesus.
Open Hands
Loved and accepted by God, we come to him with open hands to receive the good things that he wants to give us.
A Rightly-Ordered Heart
Sometimes it takes a crisis to set us free.
Farewell to Shadowlands 