Porn. In American culture, this four letter word elicits wildly diverse reactions – from sheepish looks and smirks and comments like “it’s a victimless crime,” to ideological arguments that pornography is actually…
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The Cure for Being Alone
January 9, 2020
“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” —John 14:18 The word “alone” carries with it an interesting mix of concepts. On the one hand, to be “alone” is…
Pointing to refreshment, even when they are not thirsty
October 24, 2019
One of my favorite things in this world happens after a hard fought game of basketball or after hiking a tough and long path. It’s that first drink of water. There is…
Spiritual Inoculation
October 19, 2019
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” —Proverbs 22:6 Everyone knows something about George Washington—Patriot, General and President—but…
Can you hear with your eyes?
October 15, 2019
What do you observe when you see a grove of maple trees decked out in their most glorious fiery orange-red finery? Or when you feel the autumn afternoon sun on your face…
Endings and Beginnings
August 27, 2019
Next week I will share some thoughts about my sabbatical and what I learned; this week I want to reflect on our last Sunday at 5220 Johnstown Road. As of September 1,…