A friend once gave me a book on near death experiences (NDEs). He was excited about the collection of personal testimonies of people who appar…
Think back to all the vehicles you have owned. You might even reflect on the earliest modes of transportation: trike, bike, scooter, skates, s…
Many of us were raised with some knowledge of Gospel parables. “The Good Samaritan” may come to mind. Parables are stories that have a teachin…
When I was a child I was taught to fold my hands together and bow my head to pray. As an Evangelical teen, I was taught to hold my hands, palm…
While serving in ministry, I led services and prayed with Muslim men and women. As a chaplain, I brought many Qur’ans inside to prisoners. Whe…
In my mind, I imagine I wear a bracelet of influential women, strong and memorable women, who have walked with me through life. Some of these …
I’m not a fan of the Apostle Paul, who wrote most of the Christian scriptures. With his very black and white, dark and light, worldview and hi…
Some conversations can quickly turn in a circle. Around and around, back and forth, no end in sight. Until, you end it, or the other ends it, …
A reader implored me “to refrain from writing blasphemous ideas that can turn others away from the truth …” Not unfamiliar with this complaint…
Kids love to perform in skits. I well remember participating in school and church youth group plays and skits. Usually these were quite funny,…