One of the things that followers of Christ – for whatever reason – find the hardest to do is talk … Continue reading Speak Out

Why do we have this tendency to think that the upfront work is more important than the work that goes … Continue reading Behind the Scenes

In the gospel reading from Mark today,  Jesus is talking with his disciples about something that is going to happen … Continue reading Don’t Worry About What To Say

In today’s reading from 2 Corinthians 8, Paul brings up something that has proven to be true time and time … Continue reading Poor Give More

In today’s reading from 1 Samuel, we get the popular story of David and Goliath.  I love this story.  In … Continue reading Wear Your Armor

It’s easy to walk away.  It’s easy – when things are getting tough, when they aren’t going the way that … Continue reading Don’t Ignore This

In today’s reading from 1 Samuel 14, Jonathan, son of Saul, says something that I think is very interesting.  He … Continue reading Realistic Faith

For those that don’t know, my wife Katie and I are in the process of adopting a child.  It’s been … Continue reading Your Going to Mess Up

Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again? You must … Continue reading Qualities of Salt

In the gospel reading today, Jesus begins to teach about how he will suffer, be rejected and die, but on … Continue reading Not Quite There