Category Archives: On Faith

Monty Python’s Flying Circus used to a have a skit where a van with a Confuse A Cat painted on the side would pull in front of a cat. Out would jump several uniformed workers who would do silly things … Continue reading →

While walking the dog last week, I was surprised, delighted, and then saddened to see wild strawberries blooming. On a south-facing bank along the road five white blossoms turned their faces to the December sun. In late November we had … Continue reading →

These have been dreary days. Peter now has a place to keep his dog up in Portland so we are dogless. Mom is especially sad and keeps remembering that Mira was a sweet dog. On top of that, we have … Continue reading →

For many years our church has prayed for a very sweet lady who has bravely faced one affliction after another: surgeries on both knees, twice, serious infections and pneumonia, and now kidney disease. Although not elderly, her hair is turning … Continue reading →

When I was 18, I was trying hard to be a real Christian. I had been the other kind: one whose beliefs were right but heart was wrong. Maybe because I couldn’t remember a time when I wasn’t going to … Continue reading →

I’ve occasionally heard people in church say, “I’m a grace guy.” I’ve knocked around different Christian circles long enough to know they mean that they give grace to others instead of judgment. In that sense I suppose we should all … Continue reading →

Again and again I have heard people explain their departure from a congregation by saying, “We just weren’t getting fed there.” Although there may be some situations when this is true or perhaps a valid concern, I have come to … Continue reading →

It is certainly true that many Christians have distorted or unbalanced views of God. But just as dangerous to our spiritual health is the “spin” the world puts on sin. The first lie is the idea of heroic sin. This … Continue reading →

When I was sixteen I got all Jesus freaky. My church had the traditional roles for youngsters and oldsters that allowed only old folks to occasionally shout an “Amen!” or “Hallelujah.” Sometimes, partly to annoy folks, I would let loose … Continue reading →