Essays

Burning Incense

Well, unfortunately another little woodland creature decided to die inside the wall of Pastor Jerry’s office and reek out our entire building on our church…

The flip side of your gifts and talents

Your strengths, gifts, and talents–all of the things that make you well-suited for your particular calling–have a flip side to them. And it’s crucial that…

Do first things first

Have you ever had one of those days where no matter how hard you worked you felt like you accomplished nothing? More often than not,…

Today Matters

I hope you have a great year in 2011! But if you are actually going to have a truly great year in 2011, it will be…

Eyes that see

“Blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.” That’s what Jesus said to His disciples in Matthew 13:16, and I…

A blank page

You should see her. Her blue eyes twinkle, her lips part in a mischievous smile, and she turns her body slightly so I can’t quite…

Love’s guarantee

Before his death, Jessica’s grandfather was known to frequently say, “Whatever is not conceived and carried out in love will surely fail.” Aren’t those profound…

Not confused for Christmas

During busy holiday seasons where the Beach Boys sing to us about “Little Saint Nick” as we wait in line for our iced grande, non-fat,…

The best you’ll always see

Recently, upon watching Kobe Bryant artfully complete an improbable jump shot, a commentator exclaimed, “Folks, that’s the best you’ll ever see!” And then his partner…