Tenderness

Tenderness is not an often sought after virtue. In fact, the dictionary defines it in terms of weakness. Actually, godly tenderness is strength at its fullest. When seen and experienced, tenderness is rarely interpreted in negative terms.   Yet words do not...

What Determines My Identity?

Identity answers the question, “Who am I?” My identity is often defined by: the groups or communities to which I belong the roles that I play the work that I do the problems that I have. What if my primary identity rested in the acceptance of that which is...

How Long Do I Have to Live?

How long do I have to live?” As a medical doctor, patients sometimes asked this question. I did not have the answer but always tried to share hope with them. However, the Psalmist has the answer, Show me, O Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days;...

It Is Not Complex

Sometimes I make following Jesus more complex than necessary.  The Apostle Peter suggested that it involves a proactive positive step and a proactive boundary-setting. So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of...