Not a Tame Lion
As Jesus rode into the city of Jerusalem (on the day we call Palm Sunday), the crowd cheered wildly in the hope that he would overthrow...
Sensualitis
Though not yet cited by the Center for Disease Control, Americans are exposed, day after day, to the toxic infection of sexual excess. In...
Drift
For nine days in October, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta features mass ascensions of hot air balloons that fill the sky...
Affluenza
The word “affluenza” is a blend of two words, affluence and influenza. This melded word was popularized in a PBS documentary in 1997 and...
Lite-headedness
Some Christ-followers are careless about learning the truths of the faith. Like fans of low-calorie versions of food and drink, they...
Grumps
Colds and other ailments are common in winter. Even when take precautions, we usually manage to “catch” something. Sadly, there are...
Flu
Every year, about this time, we contend with a flu season. To avoid infection, we are urged to get sleep, take multivitamins, wash our...
Paul
When we think of underdogs, biblical heroes like David, Gideon, and Moses come to mind. We do not normally think of the apostle Paul as...
Moses
God called Moses, a shepherd at the time, to set the Israelites free from slavery in Egypt. So Moses took his wife and sons and went back...
Gideon
God performs mighty works in ways that confound our expectations. When we trust him, he saves by many or few, by strong or weak, by much...
David
Sometimes we face challenges far beyond our capabilities. At these times, it is good to remember biblical heroes who prevailed against...
Faith
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). When the one true God makes a promise...
Quite Contrary
The 18th century nursery rhyme, “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary” rightly identifies contrariness as an undesirable trait. Still, there are...
Better Together
The multi-site movement, normally associated with larger churches, also creates an option for small and mid-sized churches. Where two (or...
Starr Trek
Week by week, empty nesters Charlie and Martha Starr participate in two churches. They worship in the early service at Cross Roads BIC...
