Christian Living

Thankful

I’m attending an annual retreat this week with a group of pastors. I blogged about this a couple of years ago. I think every pastor should consider starting or joining such a

The Smartphone and the Soul

It’s still a good quote, even though it’s dated: Fax machines, emails, telephones, beepers, an over-committed schedule, the press of people’s needs…these are the tools of mass destruction for

God Save Me

God save me …from roast beef without horseradish …from sushi without wasabi …from goat without curry …from roti without spice …from thirst without water …from bread without gratitude. God save me …from nights

God Owes Me Nothing

Here’s what I often forget: God owes me nothing. I could be the best disciple or pastor, and God still owes me nothing. In fact, the opposite is true: I owe God

Sin in the Present Tense

When we talk about God’s grace, we often talk about grace for past sin. But what about sin in the present tense? Is there grace for that as well? It’s an