Pain Tolerance

I just saw another commercial for a summer TV series called “Extreme Weight Loss” (I know an original title).  As you scroll through the listing of what people are watching, there are lots of shows based on the concept of transformation.  Transforming our bodies, our marriages, our relationships, our kitchens and our yards.  Each of… Continue reading Pain Tolerance

Salty Talk

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 This past week I had a chance to take part in the RCA General Synod (www.rca.org/synod), the denominations annual gathering of 100s of pastors and elders from all over the US and… Continue reading Salty Talk

Pray for Your Frenemies

“You’re familiar with the old written law, ‘Love your friend,’ and its unwritten companion, ‘Hate your enemy.’ I’m challenging that. I’m telling you to love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer, for then you are… Continue reading Pray for Your Frenemies

Be Real Pt.1

Be real with me.  It’s something I have heard a number of times, often when someone is looking for you to be honest with them.  Sociologist say that the current generation of people between 18-35 place a high value around this very concept of being authentic.  I agree that authenticity is very important, I just… Continue reading Be Real Pt.1

Hope Wanted

I am writing this on a cold and still dark morning in Wisconsin.  We have officially made it past the day of the year with the least sunlight, but it’s hard to tell on this morning.  We have made it to Christmas again.  Each year Christmas is a time that causes me to reflect, as… Continue reading Hope Wanted