Remember Lot’s Wife

Remember Lot’s Wife

When it comes to inspiration, short verses often stand tall.  Both Old and New Testaments abound with brief statements that make profound impacts. Of course, it was never the intention of the biblical authors (we know of approximately 40 human writers) to create...
A Foundation for Values

A Foundation for Values

From time to time I share lunch with a friend who is quick to describe himself as a happy heathen.He’s one of the smartest people I know.  He’s also quick-witted, hard-working, and optimistic. I cherish our conversations.  As a secular materialist, he...
A New World

A New World

(c) Twentieth Century Fox Fans of the highest-grossing movie of all time will have to wait just a little bit longer for a sequel. The 2009 blockbuster Avatar has grossed almost $2.9 billion worldwide.  Director James Cameron originally planned to release the second...
Intersections

Intersections

A few years ago I approached a four-way stop not far from my home. I was in a bit of a rush, so I was glad to see that there was already a car in the intersection, going from left to right.Perfect.  Now it’s my turn. I tapped my brakes, slowed to a stop...
Out of the Salt Shaker

Out of the Salt Shaker

“You are the salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13). The Jesus-following life doesn’t begin with a long list of “you ought to be’s.”  It starts with the words “you are.” This is a big deal.  People are typically prepared to hear a track coach or a...