Maybe a parody of Charles Osgood's famous poem can offer us a lesson for a life of purpose
Category: Devotions
Ain’t My God
In a world where claims are made based on anecdotal evidence, how should we evaluate the truth about God and Christianity?
What are You Committed To?, Part 2
Resisting bad rules (to effect positive change) is one thing, but resisting good things has far worse consequences
What are You Committed To?, Part 1
Do we sometimes expect to break the rules (even bad rules) and still get away with it?
Scared to Speak Up?
If you saw something heading for a bad accident, and could warn them, would you?
Water-Jet Cutting
Sometimes, our hearts, minds, and souls need some reshaping, but it's not always going to be fun.
Does Your God Pay Attention?
Can the things, persons, or entities in whom we put our trust deliver salvation for us when we're in an otherwise-hopeless situation?
When Criticism is Earned
We may not like unsolicited criticism, but is it always unwarranted?
Quotes from the Pharisees: Nobody Believes That! (Part 2)
In the Bible, there seems to be good precedent for taking the time to explain the truth, and to listen to others carefully.
Quotes from the Pharisees: Nobody Believes That! (Part 1)
Is marginalization a new technique for excluding those who don't agree with the crowd?
Quotes from the Pharisees: Tell Him to Stop Doing That
Who do we talk to about getting some changes made around here?
Quotes from the Pharisees: Are You Saying I’m Wrong? (Part 2)
If we are fallible, how can we find the truth?
Quotes from the Pharisees: Are You Saying I’m Wrong? (Part 1)
How is it that we can sometimes have the most difficult time noticing when we are the one who is wrong?
Quotes from the Pharisees: I’m Better Than You
To what should followers of Jesus compare themselves and their righteousness?
Quotes from the Pharisees: Run Away!
How should we handle advice to "keep out" of certain groups, when it comes to sharing the good news about Jesus?
Quotes from the Pharisees: Tricky Traditions
How can we discern good traditions from unhealthy traditions? Jesus Christ gave us some clear guidance on that.
Quotes from the Pharisees: Trick Questions
What should we do when asked a question that seems impossible to answer?
Quotes from the Pharisees: Name-Calling
What should we expect to hear when we reach out to those who society doesn't like? What should we do about it?
Successful Prisoner or a Free Failure?
If you had to choose, would you rather have success and purpose without personal freedom, or to be physically free and a failure?
“Say His Name”
We rightly honor and remember those whose lives were taken away too early. There is another name, though, that addresses the root cause of the world's problems.
Those Who Sin Differently 