When things fall apart, many people are uncomfortable asking for help. We may think that we can handle it. Or maybe we’re embarrassed because of needing help. Today, I talk about what it means to ask for, receive, and give help to others when we face those difficult times in… Read More »Support and Help From Others
When I was in my twenties, I was uncomfortable with the importance placed on Christmas. At that time, I thought that the birth of Jesus was, well, sort of important. But everyone is born. I reasoned that what was really important is the death and resurrection of Jesus. After all,… Read More »The Tender, Vulnerable Jesus
If you ran into him on the street and noticed him, you’re likely to think, “He’s an odd-looking fellow.” While he appears to be in his fifties, I think he’s much younger. He’s about 5’5” tall, wears a hat that’s a bit too large so that it hangs over his… Read More »I Appreciate You
There are times in my life when it’s been easy to spiral and I find myself in a dark place. I wouldn’t call it depression. I’ve experienced depression. This is something different. When the spiraling happens, I find myself in what seems to be a deep pit. It can last… Read More »Spiraling Down to a Dark Place
Throughout the world at any given time, a natural disaster may occur. Earthquakes, typhoons, wiwildfires, volcanic eruptions, tornados, hurricanes, floods, drought….the list is overwhelming. When natural disasters occur, when people’s lives are overturned, when there is a loss of life and destruction of property, people often ask questions like why… Read More »Hurricanes, Fires, and Floods: Where is God?
In the early 1990’s, I moved to South Florida where I lived for about five and a half years. One of the first things I noticed was the number of cars with the same bumper sticker. Red letters on a white background simply stated: Love your neighbor. I never knew… Read More »Love Your Neighbor