by Morning Reflections | Jan 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Morning Reflections | Jan 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
(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...
by Morning Reflections | Jan 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Morning Reflections | Jan 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
“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...
by Morning Reflections | Jan 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
According to Greek mythology, Narcissus was a spectacularly handsome young man.Every female in his zip code yearned for his affection. He could have cared less. In the words of author Eugene Peterson, “Narcissus had no time for them. He was all the...
