Facing a Harsh and Wonderful Reality

Facing a Harsh and Wonderful Reality

How confirmation bias hinders our application of the gospel.Revelation 3:14-22  14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation.  15 “‘I know...
Dealing with Dialogue

Dealing with Dialogue

Having gospel dialogue with the voices in our head. We hear many voices on any given day. And, as you are well aware, a fair amount of those voices are about you. So, I thought it might be wise to spend some time talking about those voices.The first voices to consider...
The Imposter Syndrome

The Imposter Syndrome

Exchanging a perceived falsehood for a declared reality.This weekend I will be away participating in a think-tank Socratic colloquium at the Acton Institute in Grand Rapids on “Religion, Liberty, and Culture.” It’s a 3-day discussion for clergy and professors on...
Addressing Conflict

Addressing Conflict

A Biblical guide for moving through and beyond workplace friction. Scene from the Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (DreamWorks Pictures, 2004)2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women,...
From Insecurity to In Security

From Insecurity to In Security

Having an honest conversation about the limits of the government to provide an innate need. The midterms are less than 60 days away! What will happen? That’s a question that often precedes an answer which brings insecurity.Will the House flip back to Republican...