How strange that we would ordinarily feel compelled to hide our wounds when we are all wounded!  Community requires the ability to expose our wounds and weaknesses to our fellow creatures.  It also requires the ability to be affected by the wounds of others … But even more important is the love that arises amongContinue reading "Every person is a wounded soldier"

This past Sunday was Sept. 11.  It was the first time 9/11 had fallen on Sunday since Sept. 11. 2001.  Lots of people have written about evil and terror since 9/11, as noted by the book cover of one such book on the left.One of the best preachers in the United States, John Piper, tookContinue reading "Jesus is supreme in an age of Terror!"

Like Harold Button, pictured here on the left, I was outraged in late August when I heard Pat Robertson (Christian talk show host) say the U.S. government should murder Hugo Chavez, the president of Venezuela.I hadn't thought much about it in recent days, but then came across this essay written by Button.  Button is partContinue reading "Reading the New Testament quickly reveals the condition of every man’s heart"

The Anglicans have weighed in on the Katrina disaster with some useful commentary.And I appreciate some of the more conservative Christian voices chiming in to dispel the fact that this disaster is God's judgment on New Orleans, Mississipi or the U.S.  Here's well-known conservative Chuck Colson speaking out.

The picture (AP Photo/David J. Philips) ) of cars mixed up with the debris from Katrina in Gulport, MS, could be multiplied by a million.  Presbyterian blogging pastor Mark Roberts posted his thoughts on the theological implications of the hurricane.  Click on Roberts' link below to read his short but thoughtful analysis. http://www.markdroberts.com/#sep105

The Aug. 29-Sept. 5 Newsweek is all about Americans and our search for spirituality.  Very fascinating issue.

I often read the daily news, like this recent piece in the Washington Post on the seemingly impossible situation in Iraq, and have an overwhelming sense of sadness.  The world seems so unbelievably broken, I can tend toward complete hopelessness.In fact, I'm positive that the only way the world will be rebuilt, if at all,Continue reading "How can I keep from Singing?"

Amy Grant, now married to Vince Gill, can come to you via your mobile phone.  When you receive an incoming call, you can see Amy's picture [wallpaper] show up on the screen of your phone and hear your favorite Amy worship song playing as the ringtone on your cell phone.  Check out the link. http://mobile.beliefnet.com/faces/beliefnet/web/amygrantContinue reading "Spiritualizing your Cell Phone!"