Dear Christian ~ Silver Platter God has been getting dull around the edges since I began writing Wellspring of Life nearly ten years ago. I can’t tell you how often I’ve been tempted to write this post. See, there’s this thing about silver platters. You can shine them to a near-mirror finish with enough silver […]

Elizabeth. John the Baptist. Mary. Luke the beloved Physician. Four individuals. One immeasurable gift. The nearness of the Christ. Welcome to another installment this Christmas season, dear Christian. I was once asked by one of my clients how I could say the same thing so many different ways. I don’t recall exactly what I told […]

While Otherwise Occupied was inspired in a flash of insight. A mental picture, really, that appeared like a two-frame photograph. We all know the saying ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ Well, grab your teacup or coffee mug, Dear Christian. I can’t share the picture without the words. I pray it elicits wisdom, conviction, […]

As of late, I’ve taken to preaching to the choir in my head, but that suffices only so long. Time for another letter, dear Christian, largely composed from the inability to keep quiet for an indefinite period. What then shall we say? That is the question. The answer in part is not a lack for words […]

Have you experienced times, dear Christian, when the grace has lifted? Consider it a rhetorical question. My guess is by the end of this post, your answer will be a resounding Yes. PS – You’re still loved by Jesus. There are times in life when it becomes apparent that beating a dead sheep is overkill. […]

Since I’m not able to go home and crawl in bed, this one is hot off the headache press as a reminder to me – and to you – that there’s a wound for that. And that’s just an achy head. What about all the rest that hurts? Time for another letter of truth-love, dear […]

What do puzzles and autopsy tables have in common? Welcome, Dear Christian, to a new installment for the body (no pun intended) of Christ. Will the Real Jesus please stand up? I’ve never witnessed a real autopsy. Sure, plenty of detective shows include a character in the role of a medical examiner and scenes shot […]

Dear Christian ~ welcome to The Genuine and The Counterfeit. This has been an interesting season, especially the past many weeks. One challenge after another has met me nose to nose and in the news, all while hawking the counterfeit in place of the genuine. With faux everything a cultural immersion these days, I see […]

“Oh God tell me, what’s going on?” My mind could use relief. When in doubt, remember this: beware of unbelief. Welcome, dear Christian, to a timely discussion of the difference between doubt and unbelief. Timely because this is still the age of grace. Understanding that there is a difference may one day save your bacon. […]

There’s a lot of housecleaning been going on, Dear Christian ~ I think it safe to say not a day goes by without an article here or a newsflash there exposing those who hold to have broom, will sweep under rug. There is no stain so red as the crawl of embarrassment and shame when […]