The Sunday after the recent tragedy where Charlie Kirk was shot, my pastor shared a message that truly moved me. Rather than focusing on the event itself—or the people involved—he reminded us of one of Jesus’ most familiar parables: the shepherd who left the ninety-nine to go after the one. But then he said something…
Lately, I’ve found myself surrounded by problems I just can’t fix. As a lifelong problem solver—a fixer by nature—this has been tough for me. I want to step in and help relieve suffering, resolve issues, and make everything right. But sometimes, even with all the will in the world, we find ourselves powerless to change…
Do you ever regret your actions? As much as I’d like to think I avoid regrets, I don’t always handle situations the way I know I should. Like this recent exchange with a hotel desk clerk. There was a credit card charge I didn’t recognize so I called to straighten the situation out. Let’s just…
When Life Gets Hectic: Balancing Life’s Priorities in Retirement No matter how carefully we plan our lives—balancing work, family, commitments, and personal time—there will be moments when it all seems to bunch up at once. You know the feeling: the deadline at work, the family event, a commitment at church, and that project you’ve been…
They weren’t really invisible. I could see them across the way as I entered the local Walmart. They just didn’t fit the mold for someone I would stop and engage in a conversation, especially since I’d never seen them in our small town before. Curious about what they were selling, I planned to discreetly check their table…
It is easy for us to sit back and judge those involved in condemning Jesus to death that dark day over 2,000 years ago. Judas, disappointed that his hopes for an earthy ruler had been dashed, led his friend to His killers. The Jewish leaders who had studied and memorized the Law didn’t recognize the…
Is Your Light Under a Basket? Matthew 5:15 reminds us not to put our light under a basket but instead to put it on a stand and let it shine for all. And that is what these three gentlemen in the photo are doing. Each uses the platform God has provided them to share His…
The Power of a Question Have you ever considered the transformative power of one simple question? It can take you back decades, change the trajectory of your life, or help formulate a corporate strategy. For me, two questions in different settings have been life-changing. The first, “What are you hiding?” And the second, “What…
Everything’s Different, Yet Nothing’s Changed: Reflecting on Three Moments in Time Introduction Change is a constant in our lives, but sometimes, it feels as though everything has shifted while somehow remaining the same. Life has a unique way of taking us on a journey through time, allowing us to forget some details that only come…
Most Christians have been led to believe that it’s not their job to have conversations about faith and that they should leave it to the pros. But that isn’t true because most non-believers will never walk into a church and talk to a “pro.” I know a man, a true cowboy’s cowboy, who has been…