Have you ever asked some professional about their job and then have them talk past you with industry related lingo…
Hosting a Matthew Party
Because Matthew wrote one of the Gospels, we often forget his sordid background. Matthew was a tax gatherer, a most…
Are There Many Ways to Heaven?
Recently a neighbor came to my door to exchange a plate of Christmas cookies. In our front yard, we had…
Incarnate Living
When the Son of God became human at the conception of Jesus, we say that He became “incarnate”. Literally, He…
Do You Have a Conversation Piece?
Many people want to avoid a conversation about religion at all costs. It is the one thing in American society…
How Do People Connect with Jesus?
As a Christian, and a pastor, this theme is frequently on my mind. I believe what Jesus accomplished on the…
Sharing Jesus at Christmas
If we can’t talk about Jesus at Christmas, when can we talk? The celebration of Jesus’ birth gives a natural…
Why Would God Allow It?
The other day I was searching the internet for a quote from an agnostic about the absence or perceived absence…
Working on Team Jesus
There is a major Toyota plant close to where I live. I’ve toured the plant twice–it is fascinating to me.…
Giving Christ 