Be Excellent to Each Other

Sometimes we find spiritual truths in the most unlikely places. As Christian philosopher Arthur F. Holmes puts it, “All Truth is God’s Truth.” And such was the case with my recent viewing of Bill and Ted’s Excellent adventure. When Katherine...

Sidetracked Without Goals

I had big plans Saturday but I didn’t accomplish them because I was sidetracked. Katherine was out at a church event so I had some time “to myself”. I had a few things planned, one of which was to write another blog posting. As I sat down at the...

Prayer for June 17, 2009

Heavenly Father, thank you for the beauty of creation and the gift of rest. Thank you for the rhythms of your grace that guard and guide our lives. Help us to submit ourselves to your rhythms rather than trying to impose our schedules on you. In your divine wisdom,...

Prayer for June 10, 2009

Most holy God, thank you for a new day. Thank you for the strength you have given us to do your will. As we enter this day, remind us of your divine rhythms of grace and the mercy you have given us, the incredible gift that is salvation, and of the call you have on...

Why I Need the Church

I need the church – the community of saints, the body of Christ. I need to spend time with the church. I need to know and be known by the church. I need to identify with the church. God, in his wisdom, has commanded that I do so but sometimes, in my...