Is There Lettuce in Your Teeth?

Is There Lettuce in Your Teeth?

Is There Lettuce in Your Teeth? Faithful  are the wounds of a friend; but the  kisses of an enemy are deceitful. (Proverbs 27:6) Have you ever had the unpleasant experience of having something in your teeth, from lunch,  that you didn’t know was there? Let’s...
Why Does Labor Day Matter to Christians?

Why Does Labor Day Matter to Christians?

Why Does Labor Day Matter to Christians? Someone who knows my passion for the theology of work recently asked me, “What makes Labor Day significant for Christians?”  This is an excellent question. Let me provide a brief backdrop of the history and meaning history of...
Do we really have to do the right thing?

Do we really have to do the right thing?

Do We Really Have to Do the Right Thing? People often do what is wrong – whether it is intentional or not.  They do things or say things that hurt (often deeply).  And human nature is to retaliate by doing the same thing – to try to hurt them. I know.  I have faced my...
“Surely you won’t die!”

“Surely you won’t die!”

 “Surely you won’t die!” With all of this talk about the Super Bowl commercial, “He Gets Us,” I thought I would share my take on the subject. If you haven’t seen the commercial, I will do my best to summarize. The commercial is filled with pictures...

Discipleship In Action – Part 3

Discipleship In Action – Part 3 Speaking The Truth In Love Without a doubt, words spoken can either have a blessing effect or destructive consequences. We actually witness this day after day in our world that is presently so polarized, that it is difficult to...