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Short essays on faith, story and the craft of telling the truth well — published several times a month.
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Integrity
The common definition of integrity is doing what is right when nobody is looking. Why does it matter if someone is looking?
Timmy’s Time Out
Stories excite people because of what went wrong, not what went right. If we’re willing to expose our faults and failures, our experiences will draw interest and help…
Follow the Leader
Even a GPS can lead us the wrong way. What we see on the news and read on the Internet isn’t always true. When we need direction, whom can we trust?
God Is Love
“God is love” is a common saying, but do we really know what it means? Everybody hungers for love. Before I knew God, I couldn’t imagine what his love was like.
Carefully Crafted
Create the perfect pattern, and then make everything like it. With dies and molds, we shape the parts that make our cars. By what pattern are the best people made?
The Happiness Process
If our pain and suffering were not important, wouldn't God just take us to where we will spend all of eternity? He could do that if he wanted to.
Danger: Stress Ahead
How long should I allow stress to keep me from enjoying life? Can I do something before it ruins my health as well? Either kill the stress or be killed by it.
Equal Pay
When we’re working for the Lord, does he sign our paychecks? If so, how much does he pay? “Give to get” doesn’t always work.
The Doctor Is In
When people are sick, they go to the doctor, seeking relief. What do we do if the diagnosis is wrong and the remedies don’t keep us from dying?
Santa Claus
Preaching that says, “God wants to give us all we want,” gives me great sorrow. Why?
Roaring Lambs
Satan roams Earth like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. To avoid being eaten, should the lambs who follow the Lion of the Tribe of Judah roar too?
Apples and Oranges
Why do people compare themselves with others? I’d be foolish to keep score on something that doesn’t matter. Everyone has unique needs for different destinies.