A Cuppa Joe

“Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.”(Romans 14:5)Four years ago I posted much of what I am about to say again.…

The Church at Corinth had some major problems before it – nightmares, actually – and Paul addressed them in the severest of terms. He…

If you’re sick of hearing about Chick-fil-A I don’t blame you, so if you keep scrolling, no hard feelings.But a new development has come…

What Happened to My Book and Why it MattersOn July 8 my publisher informed me that my book Desires in Conflict, along with a…

Today, the film Boy Erased is enjoying great reviews and limited release. If it’s not in a theater near you, within a few weeks…

“You who are kept by the power of God “(I Peter 1:5)  Consistency has never come naturally to me, so if my life stays…

The pain in my tooth was murderous. I was reduced to a whimpering, whining child, and if you’ve ever had serious dental trouble you…

And the land had rest from war.” – Joshua 11:23 Some people find conflict entertaining. (Remember the kids yelling “Fight! Fight!” in the schoolyard?)…

“Art thou He that should come, or do we look for another?” – Matthew 11:3 When things everywhere seem to be falling apart, doubt…

“But I am a worm —“ -Psalm 22:6 “If any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.” -Hebrews 10:38 Of…

For last year’s words belong to last year’s language And next year’s words await another voice.― T.S. Eliot, Four Quartets A few years back I spoke at…

In the province of the mind, what one believes to be true either is true or becomes true.-John Lilly “Because I said so” often…

He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven. – Tomas…

Fresh off of history’s most triumphal luncheon (Matthew 14:16-21: five thousand dined on two loaves and three fishes; chefs are still arguing the logistics)…