Thomas Merton once said that "the highest freedom is found in obedience to God." What did he mean? I reflect on that here as we get ready to celebrate Independence Day.
What Is Our Highest Freedom?
Hearts Made Full: My Sermon on Philippians 2:5-11
Hearts Made Full: My Sermon on Philippians 2:5-11, preached on Palm Sunday.
Favorite Quotes – Martin Luther
"Pray, and let God worry." - Martin Luther
Rejoice in the Lord: My Sermon on Philippians 4:4-7
From his prison cell, Paul reminds us that we can rejoice always because we can always rejoice in the Lord. Here is my sermon on Philippians 4:4-7.
Think about These Things (Not Those Things)
What we think about matters to God, and it should matter to us. Here is a brief reflection on the importance of watching our thoughts and guarding our hearts.
Anxieties, Rip Currents, and the Peace that Surpasses All Understanding
Pondering similarities between life's anxieties and the ocean's rip currents, and how our faith can offer us peace in these anxious times.
Wednesday’s Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise
Here are the prayers for Wednesday morning, from my booklet of weekly prayers, "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."
The Costly Grace of a Worthy Life
What does it mean to lead a worthy life? My recent re-reading of Paul's New Testament letters led me to ponder that question. Here are my thoughts.
