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August 2025

August 25, 2025

Overdose Awareness: We are One Big Family

Has an overdose touched your community or someone you love? Overdose Awareness Day ends the...

August 18, 2025

I’m in the Lord’s Army: The AWANA Atrocity

“I may never march in the infantry, ride in the cavalry, shoot the artillery…but I’m...

August 10, 2025

To Spank or Not to Spank: Between the Bible & the Belt

The Late James Dobson used to quote, “Spare the rod and spoil the child.” On...

August 04, 2025

Jesus & Lao Tzu: How to Make Yourself Content

We live in a high-pressure, commercial society that relies on making you discontent. How can...

July 2025

July 28, 2025

Can Christians Rename God as “The Universe” and as “Nature”?

These days, you hear many people substitute the word “God” with “The Universe” or “Nature.”...

July 21, 2025

Outdoor Worship: What if the Church Never Had Buildings?

What if, early on, the church had decided to always gather outdoors instead of in...

July 14, 2025

Jesus & Lao Tzu: Beginnings and the Afterlife

Religions spend a lot of time contemplating the afterlife. But Taoism seems more interested in...

July 07, 2025

“Be Angry but Do Not Sin”—How to Cope with Anger

Ephesians says, “Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down...

June 2025

June 30, 2025

Does Trump’s Foul Language Effing Matter?

Trump made headlines with an F-bomb in response to Israel-Iran strikes. Some clutched pearls—but does...

June 23, 2025

Renaming God: Finding the God of My Understanding

For as long has religion as existed, people have been renaming God according to their...

June 15, 2025

Father’s Day: What If God Just Wants to Be With You?

A reflection on father-son time with my little boy, who’s all grown now. As with...

June 10, 2025

Jesus & Lao Tzu Try Not to Outshine Others

Jesus said to let your light shine—but that doesn't mean outshining others. Lao Tzu suggests...

June 03, 2025

Think Tongues-Speaking Proves Spirit Baptism? Think Again.

“Have you received the gift of tongues?” many Pentecostals and Charismatics want to know. But...

May 2025

May 26, 2025

Why Christ’s Ascension is Greater Than the Resurrection

Most people say that Easter is the highest observance of the Christian calendar. Yet, Christ’s...

May 19, 2025

Is Your Witness Working? How Does God Measure Effectiveness?

Are there measurable outcomes as you live out your faith and share it with others?...

May 15, 2025

Why Renaming God “The Host” Appeals to Every Faith Tradition

Members of the world’s religions disagree on the name for God. I suggest “The Host”...

May 12, 2025

Loving God & Country vs. Christian Nationalism

Recently, I buried my father, a Christian patriot who understood the difference between loving God...

May 08, 2025

How to Stay Grounded Using Emotional Anchors

Stressful situations can act like storms that threaten to capsize your mental health. Try using...

May 05, 2025

Handle Fear Like Jesus—With Action and Some Breathing Space

How did Jesus handle fear? He modeled self-control in the face of chaos by getting...

May 01, 2025

Pro Tips for Teaching Others to Meditate

Do you want to teach others to meditate? By following these pro tips, you can...

April 2025

April 28, 2025

Jesus & Lao Tzu: How to Embody the Way of Love Completely

Christians believe in Christ. Taoists follow the Tao. But Jesus and Lao Tzu demonstrate how...

April 23, 2025

Take Our Children to Work Day: Bad for Pastor’s Kids

April 24th is National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. That’s fine for...

April 20, 2025

Experiencing the Resurrection with All Five Senses

In the resurrection, Jesus employed all five senses to display God's grace. Whatever your learning...

April 17, 2025

Grief is a Wall You Won’t Get Over—But You Can Get Through

When you’re grieving, you expect certain feelings while others come as a surprise. But there...

April 14, 2025

Renaming God: Light and Life Beyond the Old Language

"I don't believe in God," she said. "But I do believe in Life with a...

April 10, 2025

Jesus & Lao Tzu: Let Yourself Be Broken

Most people want power and recognition. But Jesus says that to be first, you must...

April 07, 2025

Stop, Look, and Listen: Quieting Your Soul to Hear God

On busy streets, attentiveness means survival. In spiritual life, learning to stop, look, and listen...

April 03, 2025

When Angels Smoke Snipes and Smell Like Beer

Not all angels have wings. Sometimes God’s messengers smoke snipes, smell like beer, and sleep...

March 2025

March 31, 2025

Baptist Ordination: No Standards? No Problem!

Southern Baptist church autonomy (read: anarchy) causes problems for the ordination of ministers. They're like,...

March 27, 2025

Rethinking Ordination: Power, Purpose, and Problems

What is ordination? Does the Church still need it today? Rethinking ordination, we’ll look at...