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  • Not My Message to Muddle

    Where are you hurting in relation to your faith ? I’ve been quiet lately, not just here but in real time. Feeling every pain point of my own faith journey. Too ready to hurl words at the sources of my strife and trying to determine which rant to post until it’s no longer a rant …[ read more ]

  • The Sacred Topics I Don’t Write about and Why

    You can tell a lot about a writer from what he or she writes. And, by what they don’t write. We writers usually write from our experience, expertise, or extreme interest. Most of us avoid writing from our distresses, dilemmas, and doubts. So, bear with me. Because, I’m not just a writer. I’m a Christian …[ read more ]

  • Dear World, You Make Me So Uncomfortable!

    Dear World, I have a confession to make. Many of you people make me uncomfortable. It’s true. But, I try hard to hide it for a million reasons. Reason one: I don’t see Jesus ever being uncomfortable – ever. Read the gospels. He walked through this world like He owned it. (Okay, He did, but still.) …[ read more ]

  • Energy Management for Christians (Part 5 in Third Chapter Spiritual Disciplines)

    Have you ever thought about how your energy has changed as you’ve gotten older? I’m only 62, but a few years back, I began to realize my energy was not the same as it was in my twenties. No longer could I plan to deep clean the entire house in one day.  No longer was …[ read more ]

  • Whatever Is True (Post 4 in the Third Chapter Spiritual Disciplines Series)

    Now in my sixties, there are many habits I wish I’d established (or improved) earlier in life. Routine weight training. Saving money. Daily sunscreen. Learning another language. Watching the BBC network. But, I have to thank all the cantankerous older Christians in my life for being anti-role models of this next Third Chapter Spiritual Discipline. …[ read more ]