[featured-image link=”null” link_single=”inherit” single_newwindow=”false” alt=”purpose of this blog”]123rf.com[/featured-image] Years ago I made a decision about my purpose on earth, and that has become the purpose of this blog. It is to guide and inspire those who willingly come seeking guidance from me, based on my life, experiences, and best understanding of both God and myContinue reading “The Purpose of this Blog”
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Four ways we miss love
On February 10 I posted about how some people were not comfortable with how I speak of God, because my language isn’t traditional enough and doesn’t reflect enough orthodoxy. This morning I received a beautiful, if short-lived apology from one of those to whom I had been referring in that post. Only it wentContinue reading “Four ways we miss love”
Why are you on this planet?
What is the purpose of your life? Can you state clearly and concisely what your life is all about? I wrote my first life mission statement about twelve years ago, but significantly revised it today. MY LIFE MISSION The purpose of my life is to love my family, friends, students, clients, parishioners, and readers,Continue reading “Why are you on this planet?”
Children
It is said that to have a child is to have your heart walking around outside your body. Think of that imagery. So dangerous, so fragile. Our physical heart is behind a rib CAGE for a reason — it is precious. But we can’t keep our children in cages. All we can do is hopeContinue reading “Children”
No Svengalis Please
Dallas Willard has said that anyone who stands up and speaks for 45 minutes is bound to be badly mistaken about some things. That’s a perspective I always try to keep in mind and that I hope my readers and students keep in mind as well. To be a pastor is to presume to teachContinue reading “No Svengalis Please”
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