Yikes! I claim to be a Christian, yet I would cringe if someone asked me, “Why do Christians hate so much?” In his book titled, What’s so Amazing About Grace, Phillip Yancey tells about a past president who asked this question at a breakfast event to a panel of twelve…

Running From Hell My first encounter I first came to Christ at the age of five. I did not know the word “salvation” or understand concepts of heaven or hell, but I did know about love. I had loving, caring parents and siblings. I was secure and safe in my home, so it…

We can only hope. The odor Shortly after chopping onions, tomatoes, and cilantro to make pico de gallo for dinner, I came down with the stomach flu. The pungent odor of cilantro lingered on my hands for days and caused a strong aversion to the smell of this herb. …

Missing the message of Jesus — I ask that you’ll have the power to grasp love’s width and length, height and depth, together with all believers. Ephesians 3:18 CEB I have been reading lately about megachurches led by well-known pastors. Some of these stories are quite disheartening. It tells of pastors removed from their churches only…

Maybe it’s time to come out of hiding — So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 ESV The Games Children Play On a warm summer day, you could find all the children in our neighborhood outside playing barefoot on the grass. These were carefree days of pretend forts, high tree castle towers, gallant steed stick horses…

What if it’s not? — “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good — except God alone.” Luke 18:19 My life is closer to its end than to its beginning, and that’s fine with me. When musing over my life experiences, one thought causes me to contemplate. I never accomplished anything…

It may be a simple answer — “I don’t want your sacrifices — I want your love; I don’t want your offerings — I want you to know me. Hosea 6:6 TLB Through the years, I have worked hard in the church. I was spread thin between the music ministry, teaching Sunday school classes, working with the…

On my own, I am not — “You have heard, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. …

Tales from an old softy — As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it. Luke 19:41 (NIV) I admit it. I’ m a crybaby. When I was a little girl and upset, I would open my mouth and wail in high-pitched childishness. It was a loud irritation to anyone in listening distance…