Category: Faith
Sermons, resources, conference recaps, book reviews, and reflections on faith
Ugly Chairs
This is an ugly chair. It’s okay. You can say it. This is an ugly chair. But I keep it for that very reason, to remind myself that we don’t always see the ugly chairs in our lives. This chair wasn’t always ugly. Back… Continue Reading “Ugly Chairs”
Yes, Virginia, There IS A Santa Claus
Did you know the word “gullible” isn’t in the dictionary? Yes, I fell for that one. I was in 7th grade at Whitney High when an upper classman told me that with a completely straight face, and then promptly laughed when I said “Really?” … Continue Reading “Yes, Virginia, There IS A Santa Claus”
A Reason to Believe
What difference has Jesus made in your life? How do you see God at work in the world? If you’re a Christian, there’s a reason you believe Jesus is your Lord and Savior. You didn’t just come up with it out of nowhere. And… Continue Reading “A Reason to Believe”
Keeping the Faith
The pain was excruciating. That’s pretty much the only way I know to describe the feeling in my arm when it broke during judo practice. I must have been about ten at the time and pretty busy doing various sports (none of which I… Continue Reading “Keeping the Faith”
Are We There Yet?
Waiting for anything is tough. But CHRISTMAS waiting has got to be the hardest of all. My mom had a hard and fast rule about NOT getting up before 10am on Christmas morning. When you’re a kid and all of Santa’s presents are just… Continue Reading “Are We There Yet?”
Meatloaf and Other Things in the Fridge
How many of you like meatloaf? Meatloaf is one of my favorite foods to eat. And of course, no one makes it like my mom. My mom’s version is the gold standard of meatloaf. When I order it from a restaurant, I can’t help… Continue Reading “Meatloaf and Other Things in the Fridge”
How Poor Do I Have To Be?
How poor do I have to be? Certain passages in the Bible are challenging – not just to Christians but anyone considering becoming one. This is one of those passages. What we are about to read seems to imply that you can’t get to… Continue Reading “How Poor Do I Have To Be?”
Greed Is Good?
Is greed good? The short answer is no. The long answer is…no. If you’ve seen the movie Wall Street and maybe even if you haven’t, you know that Gordon Gecko, played by Michael Douglas gives this impassioned speech to a room full of stockholders… Continue Reading “Greed Is Good?”
What Time Is The 3 O’Clock Parade?
100 times. Imagine getting asked the same question over and over 100 times a day. As a cast member at Disneyland it happens. Every. Single. Day. “Where’s the bathroom?” “Where’s Mickey?” “How do I find Space Mountain?” But my favorite of all time is… Continue Reading “What Time Is The 3 O’Clock Parade?”
Planting Seeds
What is it worth? I’ve been into comics since I was about six or seven years old. My dad would bring me issues of the Incredible Hulk and I loved them. I didn’t have a lot – just whatever my dad would give me… Continue Reading “Planting Seeds”
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