You hear nonbelievers accuse Christians of being hypocrites. And sometimes Christians themselves “confess” that, yes, we Christians are all hypocrites. When Christians say that, they’re likely just humbly indicating that…
Hypocrites
Category: Christian life
Remember—and Tell ’Em!—Who You Are
One Friday back in 1966 (!) I was getting ready for a first date. The boy was from a different high school; I barely knew him. But Dad must’ve had…
The Conclusion, per Ecclesiastes
It’s tough when we “know too much” about especially dark or heavy topics, spiritual or otherwise. “King Asa’s Prayer” touches on this idea. Let’s say we’ve researched, know enough to…
King Asa’s Prayer
Anyone trying to stand strong on truth can sometimes feel all alone, outnumbered, hopeless, “losing.” Or at least ill-equipped to keep battling what’s false, evil, dark. Perhaps some of that…
Heaven: It Ain’t the Morgue
Back in the 1990s I worked as a Japanese interpreter in Bellefontaine, Ohio. It was a joy to help Japanese families with parent-teacher conferences, doctor visits (even though I was…