Experimental Suffering

Each year during the Lent season, like many people I opt to “sacrifice” something during the weeks leading up to Easter. Realistically, I know there is nothing I could ever sacrifice that would repay Christ […]

Who’s Your Daddy?

A couple of weeks ago I found myself spiraling into a mini-meltdown when my well-ordered life spun wildly out of my control. It started simply by waking up with a nasty cold on the day […]

God’s Still Here

The last few days every news media outlet has focused all their attention on the Connecticut school shooting; as they should. Mass killings are newsworthy. We’re hearing repeated arguments for gun control and outcries for […]

Jesus Plus Twinkies?

The headlines over the last few weeks have been somewhat alarming. Hurricanes, political scandals, the escalating middle-east crisis, the recent Presidential election that left half the country reeling. And just when you think “that’s it, […]

How Would Jesus Vote?

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock that last couple of months it’s probably come to your attention that there’s an upcoming election in 10 days. My phone rings constantly with non-stop solicitors wanting me […]

A Heart Under Construction

There are fewer things in life that cause me to lose my salvation quicker than driving through a construction zone. On any given day I’m likely to encounter construction on any number of major intersections […]

Memories of the Heart

Last week I had an unexpected opportunity to meet a most extraordinary woman named Carmen. Carmen made such a lasting impression on me, our meeting will likely stay with me for quite some time. I […]

John-Jacob-Menstrual-Heimer-Schmidt

Do you ever feel as though you’re navigating your way through life in a “waiting for the other shoe to drop” kind of metaphorical existence? I’m no expert, but I believe that’s part of the […]