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I’ve always been drawn to this story – the story of the sick woman who reached out and touched a piece of Christ’s robe as He walked through a crowd, and was healed instantly before Jesus even knew what had … Continue reading →

Last Sunday night I had the opportunity to take part in a concert at Mt Hermon Christian Conference Center, a camp nestled in the towering redwoods north of Santa Cruz, California where I spent a good deal of time ministering … Continue reading →

Our son Chandler turned eleven yesterday. We went out to dinner last night and celebrated as a family. When we got home, I went to a piece I had written about Chandler when he was 18 months along (“Me, Adopt? … Continue reading →

My daughter is a piece of work. She will say the most uncanny things and not know how funny she is. We have a long list of Annieisms – sayings of Annie that defy explanation, and the following, from her … Continue reading →

One of the unfortunate things about politics is the way political discussion, especially about social issues, tends to polarize the public arena making neither party a very good ally of the gospel. Truth rarely lines up completely on one side … Continue reading →

This is the second in a series of Catches exploring more deeply the 10 Prerequisites for Being Effective in the Marketplace (see August 24, 2010) Prerequisite #2: An overwhelming sense of God’s grace for me, and for everyone else Every … Continue reading →

This is the first in a series of Catches exploring more deeply the 10 Prerequisites for Being Effective in the Marketplace (see August 24, 2010). Prerequisite #1: A personal understanding of my own sinfulness Why is it important for me … Continue reading →

Look at you guys. Yesterday I wrote about getting all bent out of shape over some kid who made me wait at a crosswalk, and instead of joining me in my frustration, you identified with the kid – even tried … Continue reading →

In California, pedestrians rule. The pedestrian always has the right of way in a crosswalk. The minute you put your foot in a crosswalk, you are protected by the law. All cars must stop. I was driving near my home … Continue reading →