SOUL CARE

“And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross” (Phil. 2:8). Do you take this man, for better or for worse? I do. Will you take this woman in sickness and in health? I will. We hear a version of…

One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched (Luke 14:1). I followed a state trooper on my way home one afternoon. We approached an intersection, and he turned the corner without using his turn signal or coming to a complete stop. I chuckled at…

As seen and inspired by a Clinton, TN gas station marquis: Beat the economic crisis: *Get a job. *Go to work. *Use your fuel bucks to save money on your commute. Classic advice! We’re created to give back something to our world. A teacher once said, “Your lifework and job are merely the rent you…

I’d like you to meet my mom. It’s time to introduce you to my family. Meet the parents. These statements can produce multiple reactions, especially among couples who’ve been dating and have yet to meet each other’s families. After my mom moved to heaven in 2015, I’ve connected with people who I wish could have…

Free TV! My backyard houses a wireless state-of-the-art theatre. It synchs with bells, whistles, and unlimited streaming options. I don’t have hook-up charges, contracts, and 24-7 access is guaranteed. The catch? I must be outside to appreciate these endless theatre productions. Simply show up and hush up. Nature is my ideal habitat for humanity. I…

I’m homeless. I live in a town where we have several transient communities. I’ve had refreshing conversations with this often-overlooked population. Today, my walk intersected with Chris. He sat on a church’s brick wall with a backpack at his feet.  I stopped, smiled, and said, “You got a front row seat for this sunrise!” His…

Paying attention is the best investment I can make. I’ve collected numerous returns from putting stock in personal attentiveness. Lately, I’ve become distracted by an intense job pursuit. This hunt feels like an encore at a heavy metal concert. Thunderous noise, super-charged energy, abundant motion, bright lights. The inner force has crowded my space to…

“Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!” These words come from my red-letter version of the bible. I chuckle when I imagine how my days would look if I only spoke what Jesus said while he was on earth. In Christian communities, the red-letter text indicates Jesus’s words. I caution myself against disrespect or…