Think Like Jesus

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Following Jesus

  • Interracial Relationships

    When a friend recently asked me to share my thoughts on interracial relationships I was actually quite surprised. It is an “issue” that I have long ago come to terms with. I think I had just chosen to suppress that part of my upbringing. Mine and the asker’s growing up years likely shared some of Read more

  • You’ve Got A Friend In Me

    The thing that I am most proud (actually humbled) to have passed on to our kids is that all three of them get the heart behind my oft-repeated phrase that to have good friends you must be a good friend. I’m not saying I have always been the best friend. I’m definitely not saying I Read more

  • Friends: A Place to Start

    Almost all of the images that were coming up for starting were showing runners on their mark and at the ready for a sprint. I can tell you right now that this kind of friendship is much more like a marathon. Forming new friendships almost always demands much of us. Then add to the mix Read more

  • Friends

    Today is my birthday. I’ve always wondered why we call it that. Actually we all only have one birth day… ok… two if you believe in that born again stuff (which I do). So technically it’s the celebration of your birth day, which is not a bad thing to celebrate. But for me, every birthday Read more

  • A Mime Is A Terrible Thing to Waste

    What is a mime? No, not a MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension). A mime… an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner without the use of speech (so says Mr. Webster). Christians talk too much. I am particularly aiming this at our interactions with those who do not share our Read more

  • IRON and FIRE Ministries

    First a disclaimer: my close friend and weekly accountability partner is the founder and president of this ministry. That is the last shred of disavowal that you will hear from me in the next few days. Jeff Knapp and I first met and became friends (contrary to the belief of some that it was our Read more

  • CCM: Changing With the Times

    In these days of corporate takeovers and the overall conglomeratization of businesses, names and functions change. In case you’re not a hockey fan, the CCM logo above is arguably the largest manufacturer of hockey equipment in the world… certainly the most recognizable. As I thought of them in relation to this post I did not Read more

  • The Meaning of Easter

    There are many appropriate ways to talk about the meaning of Easter. This has to be my favorite. This is the gospel! Read more

  • The Object of Giving Thanks

    Give thanks in all circumstances. That’s a tall order. How is it even possible? On this day each year  – at least in recent years – I have been challenged by a singular, recurring thought… How important is the object of our thanks-giving? I would submit to you that the object is everything. To whom Read more

  • Responding to Hurt

    In the spirit of full disclosure… my thoughts are my own. You are free to agree or disagree. The prompt for this post was some really difficult-to-deal-with news that came my way last week. If you came here to read dirt or details you will likely be disappointed. My desire in writing is to remind Read more

  • The Value of Solitude

    Busyness is a very western value. For the majority of us there is even a certain amount of discomfort in solitude. There are likely many reasons for this. I think among the most significant would be that most of us do not know how to be silent. We cannot imagine any value coming in stillness Read more

  • Billy Joel Was Right

    When I’m deep inside of me Don’t be too concerned I won’t ask for nothin’ while I’m gone But when I want sincerity Tell me where else can I turn Because you’re the only one that I depend on Honesty is such a lonely word Everyone is so untrue Honesty is hardly ever heard And Read more