The Meaning and Mission of Marriage
Not long ago I spoke to a young couple in our congregation who told me they wanted to move in together but weren’t interested in getting married. They said, “We…
My New Book, LOVE TO STAY, Has Just Been Released
Last year I shared a series of sermons entitled, “Love, Sex and Marriage.” It saw record attendance and many reported that it was helpful in healing and…
What If I Missed God’s Will?
(I regularly receive and respond to questions from readers or parishioners. It struck me this week as I was responding to several questions from a parishioner that there may …
Accepting God's Mercy
In the last few blog posts, we’ve looked at repentance and forgiveness. Today, I want to focus on accepting God’s mercy.Among the big messages of forgiveness in the…
The Beauty of Grace Extended
In the last post, we looked at authentic apologies that truly exhibit repentance. So what happens when others express an authentic apology to us – when they…
Authentic Repentance
In a post earlier this month, we examined the art of apologizing and recognized that many times we don’t apologize well. What, then, does a good apology look like? I…
The Power of an Apology
Among the most important words that must flow freely from your lips are the words, “I am sorry.” They are critical to the success of marriages and friendships…
What Is Your Defining Story?
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among…
A Mirror and a Self-Portrait
Then the soldiers led him into the courtyard of the palace (that is, the governor’s headquarters); and they called together the whole cohort. And they clothed him in a…
Maundy Thursday
I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you…