Confession: I tend to cringe during the prayer times of small groups. Why? In my experience, the prayer requests almost totally relate to health issues—and are detailed, unedited reports. Example:…
Lord, Please… Oops
Pooh-Poohing Portals
Let’s skip—(for now)—the idea of so-called portals where aliens, angels, or demons enter/land on our planet. Also skipping the idea of relocating ourselves via teleportation. This post will focus on…
“Not Feeling My Faith”
Within a couple of weeks, three different people (from three different churches) said exactly the same thing: “I’m just not feeling my faith.” The statement was made by: 1. The…
A Page About Sage
A well-known college basketball coach got attention the past two seasons when his superstitious practices were reported on the news. His office is filled with good luck/religious objects. He sometimes…
Don’t Lose Your Crackers!
One of my favorite editorial bloopers, saved from long ago, read: “If Jesus’ disciples lose their saltines, what could happen to our world?” That wording conjured a crazy image of…