Annually in December, the war on Xmas, the defamation of Santa and the general degradation of Christian dialogue begins on the twitter and the facebook. Blog posts are published, young (new) believers are educated, and many people are challenged to think about ... Continue Reading
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Can We Put the X Back in Xmas?
This is a repost from 2010, but I always think it is worth revisiting. I'm sure you're thinking, what a strange name for a post. You probably think I'm the type of guy who always puts the "Christ" in Christmas. In fact, if I was you, I'd guess that Michael ... Continue Reading
He’s Still Redeeming the Lost
In July 2012, I went to lunch with a co-worker named Matt Smith. Since there are 3 Matt Smiths where I work, he is commonly referred to as MS2. The conversation was intentionally spiritual. It got very uncomfortable at times as he explained to me a complete ... Continue Reading
From the Hospital to the Battlefield.
"Quick, grab all the patients from the hospital and get them out of here. We have a war to fight!" How would you react to a statement such as this if you were an attending nurse or doctor? Or what would you think if you were a member of the staff who knew the ... Continue Reading
I Hope You Didn’t Pay Too Much For That
"I hope you didn't pay too much for that," I politely say anytime I see a man sitting casually in a convertible with the top down. I try to maintain a look of concern. I pause briefly, just long enough for the concern to be shared. Then I say, "It doesn't ... Continue Reading