Devoted or Lukewarm?

Devote yourself to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Colossians 4:2 NLT I ask myself, What does it mean to be devoted – to be “all in”? Is it possible to be a true follower of Jesus and be lukewarm? Believers in the early church were...

No Regrets!

Regrets come in many flavors: 1. Some regrets require my repentance. I must do so. 2. Some regrets are caused by circumstances beyond my control. I must let go. 3. Some regrets are about risks and sacrifices not made. These intrigue me. The story of William Borden has...

How Can It Be?

Never in my lifetime have I had more time-saving devices, yet I don’t seem to have enough time. How can that be? Never in my lifetime have I had so many technological tools to aid my communication process, yet the clarity, depth and warmth of my communication...

Spiritual Fitness

Physical activity is a daily part of my life.  I enjoy the discipline of “working out." It fits my personality that loves to complete a to-do list. However, when I apply this “to-do list mentality” to my spiritual life I often fall short....

The Paradox of Love – Grace and Truth

I used to think that love was a “balance between grace and truth” – as if they could be separated. Sometimes, I communicate with EITHER grace OR truth but not both. The result – harshness, hurt and harm – not Christ-like...