To make a deep mental path, we must think over and over the kind of thoughts we wish to dominate our lives. Henry David Thoreau In my darkest years, I was harassed by voices that accused me and terrorized me with memories of excruciating incidents. The voices jeered: “You’re alone, sick, and broke. God is …
Undelivered Invitations
When I was a pastor I used to fantasize about being a mail carrier. I figured the pay would be about the same and the pressure exponentially reduced. The weight of mailbags wouldn’t compare with the charge of souls. I knew a couple of the privileged class of postal workers and they seemed so much …
The “Jesus Bus”
Do all roads lead to God? "No,” says William Paul Young, “but God is willing to travel any road to find you.” My friend and I were meeting at the baseball stadium to watch my San Francisco Giants play. Parking costs as much as the ticket, so I decided to take public transportation. From my …
Christians at the Border (Part 1 of 3)
I first posted this along with the next 2 parts of this essay back in September, 2015 when wall building was a campaign promise and President Trump was then Candidate Trump. I recommend these three to you for what I believe the Bible teaches about immigrants and refugees. You’ll find more actual biblical evidence for …
Tour Guides, Matchmakers, and Show-and-Tell
Salespeople scare me. I usually avert my eyes when they’re lurking near. I figure if our eyes don’t meet they can’t guilt me into buying something I don’t need. Car salespeople are the scariest. The “I’m just browsing” response doesn’t seem to persuade them to leave me alone. I’ve noticed people using the same eye-contact-avoidance …
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