The Original Host Long ago, before there was time, the Original Host wanted to have a special guest over for fellowship. Having prepared the most lavish hospitality setting ever (by...
Table Grace (2): Divine Hospitality
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The Christian Life
Table Grace: Addressing Today’s Disconnection Crisis
Introduction My first seriously attempted—but soon abandoned—book project was about hospitality. It would have gone by the name Table Grace, if I had ever finished it. It’s intended focus...
Do. Not Done.
Bearing a Burden I’m a 38-year pastoral veteran, now serving a semi-urban multi-ethnic congregation; and I have never felt more overwhelmed. While not clocking in more hours than in...
A Somniloquy Soliloquy: Preaching Election in My Sleep
Tim, the Sleep-Talker I’m a somniloquist; one who regularly experiences somniloquy. Simply put: I talk in my sleep. Gayline, my dear long-suffering wife of nearly 43 years has had to...
Profanity Is Worse Than You Think
(This article first appeared in The Gospel Coalition August 2020) Growing up, “phooey” was my G-rated response when disappointed with circumstances. And if I was mad at a person,...
C.O.R.E Identity
C.O.R.E Identity Identity Awareness I am an old white guy who grew up poor, and then became an ordinary pastor of modest means, basic education, mediocre talent, decent health, and...
Aiming for God’s way through human words
His Way with Words offers perspectives that are relevant for our times. In it I try to express his (God’s) way—as best I can understand it—with my words. Disclaimer: the opinions expressed in this blog are not necessarily the opinions of my fellow elders. I am solely responsible for everything on this site.
