Oh, Be Careful Little Mouth What You Say

If I had a dollar for every time my big, fat mouth has gotten me in trouble, I would be able to buy a private island where I could live isolated from those who I have hurt, offended, or just plain annoyed. You introverts reading this might not understand. Many of you...

Dining on Devotional Donuts

I love donuts. Chocolate glazed with chocolate icing is my favorite. Mmmm. I like sugar-covered cream-filled donuts, too. But if I were to eat only donuts every day…not only would I have to fill my closet with stretchy pants, but I’d also be miserable! I need...

Why Do Good?

“Doing Good” is part of almost every religion, part of groups on every side of the political landscape; it is part of slogans and campaigns. It is everywhere. Christians don’t have the corner on the “do good” market. But we do have a...

Why Go to Church?

“Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian anymore than sitting in garage makes you a car.” “I can worship God anywhere — church doesn’t have the corner on that market.” “There are too many hypocrites in church for me...

Giving Grace

I loved the musical Les Miserables before loving Les Miserables was cool. But my love grew exponentially when I read the novel. There is so much beauty in Hugo’s story, so much truth. My favorite part is right at the beginning. Jean Valjean is released from...