In my previous post I tried to clearly show that the path to peace is to embrace powerlessness. I showed that we have very little power over most of the things we care most deeply about. The question is how do we actually embrace powerlessness? The answer is as common as it is profound: byContinue reading “Embracing Powerlessness, prt. 2”
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On Writing, prt. 1: Facing Fear
I had not planned on blogging at all during this time when I am supposed to be finishing up my book. However, just before I sat down today to begin writing in earnest, I became aware of deep feelings of fear. And I realized that this is part of the process. I never fear writingContinue reading “On Writing, prt. 1: Facing Fear”
Meditation (anxiety, prt. 3)
DON’T STOP READING!! No matter how much the word “meditation” makes you want to tune out, I encourage you to hang in there. Hang in there, even though meditation is seen by many as some esoteric practice, meant only for a) monks, nuns, and the hard-core religious; b) kooky, or touchy-feely people, both of whichContinue reading “Meditation (anxiety, prt. 3)”
Loving what makes us miserable
We’re really attached to what makes us miserable. We’re into it. It gets us through our day. Why am I so afraid to let go of what violates and compromises my heart’s desire? —James Finley
When Religion Kills
The New Testament says, Romans 8:6 (NCV) 6If people’s thinking is controlled by the sinful self, there is death. But if their thinking is controlled by the Spirit, there is life and peace. This cannot be any other way, and is the definitive test for whether or not a person is centered in God, whetherContinue reading “When Religion Kills”
Taking the Gospel to “The Found”
For all the talk that goes on in Christian churches today about reaching “the lost,” I would love to see a little more emphasis on reaching “the found.” When people who identify as Christian but are mired from month to month and year to year in pornography, gambling, addictions, and bad marriages (at nearly identicalContinue reading “Taking the Gospel to “The Found””
Was Mellencamp Right?
In his song, “Jack and Diane,” John (Cougar) Mellencamp wrote, “Life goes on long after the thrill of living is gone.” If I am honest, sometimes I feel that way. I’m 43, and there aren’t very many firsts left anymore. In fact, I think my next “first” to look forward to is my first grandchild.Continue reading “Was Mellencamp Right?”
The Almost-Suicide of My Daughter, prt. 7
The journey continues. That I have been able to write nearly all of these posts without a tear shows how far we have come. Thank you for your time in reading and commenting on the posts in this series. I want to leave you with a few closing thoughts. 1. If this can happen inContinue reading “The Almost-Suicide of My Daughter, prt. 7”
Temporary blog changes
My church has given me all of the month of April off, and the goal will be to get as much of my book, Living Truthfully, written as possible. Consequently, I will not be seen much around Facebook, and I will probably not post many new articles for that month. Instead, the blog will rotateContinue reading “Temporary blog changes”
The Almost-Suicide of My Daughter, prt. 6
[This is the true story of the darkest few months of my life. I hope and believe others can learn from it. It revolves around my daughter Anna, and Anna has reviewed and given her consent for me to post each of the parts in this series. It is her desire for others to learnContinue reading “The Almost-Suicide of My Daughter, prt. 6”
Temp Arbor 