No Regrets!

Regrets come in many flavors: 1. Some regrets require my repentance. I must do so. 2. Some regrets are caused by circumstances beyond my control. I must let go. 3. Some regrets are about risks and sacrifices not made. These intrigue me. The story of William Borden has...

How Can It Be?

Never in my lifetime have I had more time-saving devices, yet I don’t seem to have enough time. How can that be? Never in my lifetime have I had so many technological tools to aid my communication process, yet the clarity, depth and warmth of my communication...

Spiritual Fitness

Physical activity is a daily part of my life.  I enjoy the discipline of “working out." It fits my personality that loves to complete a to-do list. However, when I apply this “to-do list mentality” to my spiritual life I often fall short....

The Paradox of Love – Grace and Truth

I used to think that love was a “balance between grace and truth” – as if they could be separated. Sometimes, I communicate with EITHER grace OR truth but not both. The result – harshness, hurt and harm – not Christ-like...

A Confident Hope

I used to think that hope was a feeling of expectation and desire for something good. For instance, as a young boy I hoped for ice cream after my Little League baseball games. This kind of hope was not always reliable. In growing up, trusting God and committing to...

The Paradox of the Invisible and the Visible

God tells me that the invisible is as real as the visible. As a scientist I struggle to believe in things I cannot see, touch or measure. But the invisible is actually very real and is the essence of my faith. Living a life of faith means not knowing where I am going...