Food for Thought

Have you ever read the newspaper and then noticed the dark ink on your fingers?  It rubs off on your hands.  Or what about leaning against a white-washed wall – then you notice the white dust on your clothes.  Things are always rubbing off on you. ...

The story of salvation is a story of remembering and forgetting. Deep within every one of us is an image that was lovingly placed there by the creative imagination of God. When He conceived of us, He imprinted us with an image that was like Jesus. Over time and...

As you approach an intersection while driving, you notice a strange thing. The familiar red, hexagonal sign is there.  The funny thing is there are no words on it.  It’s a bit odd, but you know exactly what it is saying: "Stop."  You may not think much...

Not long ago someone said they wanted to meet with me for a “purpose driven cup of coffee.” Who would deny such a request. Although a cup of coffee has its own pleasures and merits, when you add a purpose to it, the idea becomes compelling. Of course I had no idea...

“You’re not good enough!” “You can’t do this!” “You are worthless!” --- words that may run through your head when you put your head on the pillow at night. It’s when no one else is talking to you; you are alone with your thoughts in the dark of the night. And it keeps...

During the end of the year we have such a joy of focusing on Advent.  Advent means, “the appearance” or “the coming.”  In more contemporary terms, it just means “showing up!”  Usually it has to do with a significant moment or experience – and of course...