Tag: Christianity
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Comparing Pumpkins
“Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.” Plato
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Truth in Love, Rough Edges and All
Yesterday I was intrigued by Rainer’s post, over at The Devotional Guy, I Don’t Gently Love People to Hell. His point was, he doesn’t sugar coat the gospel to tickle folks ears–especially when they’re deconstructing and questioning their faith. Jesus didn’t gently love people to hell, either. He spoke the truth in love–even when it…
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Staying Humble in Good Times
Alan Kearns, my dear brother in Christ from the Kingdom of Fife (Scotland), regularly posts jewels of wisdom from the late English pastor Charles Spurgeon. Today’s Spurgeon’s Morning – August 29 was especially insightful. We have need that the Lord should have mercy upon our good works, our prayers, our preachings, our alms-givings, and our…
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Embracing Role Models Across Ages
As I walked off the elevator at the elementary school where I work, I crossed paths with some fourth graders. One of them was singing the chorus of a hit song from the early 1980’s by Elton John: “🎶I’m still standing better than I ever did.🎶” I snapped my fingers, as I walked to the…
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Shin Guards and the Armor of God
The waiting room at the doctor’s office was packed, and the receptionist confirmed that appointments were running an hour behind. Yet the room was quiet and no one seemed upset about the situation. I noticed this big blond-haired athletic looking guy sitting over by the water fountain. He looked a lot like Erling Haaland, the…
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Lessons from a Handbell Choir: Community and Unity
Everyone matters if anyone matters at all.
