Valor is a word we don’t hear anymore. The Oxford Dictionary defines it as “great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.” But I’m not so sure discretion is always the better part of it though…. Read More

Learning curves are seldom fun. But they’re almost always necessary. And becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ is no exception. It’s a skill that must be learned and developed just like a trade. For example, in his letter… Read More

We live in a throw-away world. Technology and competition are the culprits, but there’s actually an economic upside: Disposable products usually don’t cost as much—notwithstanding the consequence of inflation. Unfortunately though, the value of a life also seems… Read More

It started back in the sixties. I was a teenager. The winds of change were beginning to blow through, and many of our congregations were about to experience a remarkable paradigm shift. When the dust settled, some of… Read More

Jesus never made any idle threats. But He always demanded accountable behavior from His disciples. A good example of this can be found in the dusty files of Bible passages you’ll probably never hear anyone preach about: “Do… Read More

Competing for love is a natural consequence of living. And the fiercest contests have always revealed themselves in human relationships. Love is the binding agent of familial and romantic ventures. It’s what makes the world go round. And… Read More