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Once Upon a Time There was a Cow Stuck in the Ice

We live in a rural area of Rhode Island, and during my father’s decades of firefighting, many of his rescues involved wildlife or domestic animals. One winter at dusk, he responded to a call for a cow stuck in the ice. It was snowing, and the firefighters racing over slick country roads in my dad’s …[ read more ]

This is How We Kill You Now

You and I can be incredibly efficient killing machines. Right now, you feel comfortable reading further because you’re confident that I’m only speaking in generalities, or about “others,” the ones with murderous hands. Please keep reading, but don’t expect much comfort. Murderous hearts are the greater concern. Since Cain killed Abel, humans have found ways …[ read more ]

Theology Made Simple for Summer

Five things that drift – A vacationer on a tube down a lazy river A swimmer body-surfing in the sea, inching further down the shore each time My mid-section An entire civilization A soul without a habit of daily realignment with God’s Word, sound doctrine, and mature supports. Five statements that should not create debate, …[ read more ]

Traveling with Jesus Sometimes Leaves Me Seasick

Wow. I get it now. Ever have a moment like that? Just, wow.   For years, more than I care to number, I encountered wave after wave after relentless wave of trial.

There’s Something Seriously Wrong with My Church

Visitors to the church I attend may not notice it immediately but something’s wrong with my church. I’m not sure how they can avoid seeing it since it’s so apparent to those of us sitting in the pews every week. Something’s very wrong with us. Oh, it’s not just one something. It must be many …[ read more ]