The Imperfect Conqueror
March 6, 2014 | Doctrinal Matters
I get it when I read that God loves me. Forgives me, too, which is more of a plus than I’ll ever realize. The…
Point Man
March 4, 2014 | Marriage Matters
“Every relationship that has hit a crossroads has asked, ‘What is it that you want from me?’” ― Shannon L. Alder Guys talk…
A Doll’s Lesson
March 3, 2014 | Keeping It Clean
Jan Frank, a terrific author, speaker and therapist dealing with women’s issues, made a point decades ago during one of her presentations that I’ve…
Wrestling with Arizona
February 27, 2014 | Relational Matters
I’ve been wrestling with the rightness or wrongness of SB 1062 the controversial bill passed by the Arizona Legislature but vetoed by the state’s…
Staying Power
February 26, 2014 | Marriage Matters
“By our Heavenly Father and only because of God, only because of God. We’re like other couples. We do not get along perfectly; we…
Blind Spots
February 21, 2014 | A Cuppa Joe
And would some Power the small gift give us To see ourselves as others see us! It would from many a blunder free us,…
The Dark Plunge
February 20, 2014 | Relational Matters
“— a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan sent to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.” –…
Of Fruits and Factories
February 19, 2014 | Doctrinal Matters
Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. -John 15:8 There’s what I do, then there’s…
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wife?
February 18, 2014 | Marriage Matters
Make a generalization about men and women and someone will point out an exception, proving that generalizations are only generally accurate. That said, I’ll still…
Unboxed
February 6, 2014 | Relational Matters
I like boxes; I love being boxed in. Clear definitions, unmistakable boundaries, everything nice and neat, that’s for me. I thrive on routine,…
Same Image, Different Dad
February 5, 2014 | Doctrinal Matters
“But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the children of God.” -John 1:12 The phrase Image Bearer is…
Twinkie Salad
January 31, 2014 | A Cuppa Joe
It’s become chic to say Christians should be known more by what we’re for than what we’re against. Usually the phrase is employed to criticize…
Judgment Days
January 30, 2014 | Relational Matters
“For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged.” -Matthew 7:2 I remember hearing Pastor Chuck Smith, years ago, admit (from the…
His Work, His Timetable
January 6, 2014 | Keeping It Clean
“The Lord will perfect that which concerns me.” –Psalms 138:8 I’m starting this year with a very mixed assortment of gratitude and disappointment, which is…