Monthly Archives: November 2011

Happy Thanksliving

Do you have room in your faith for a laughing Jesus?  For a long time I didn’t.  Oh, I had room for the serious, faith talking, in your face, hard nosed Jesus but not a laughing Jesus. Then in 1983, … Continue reading

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Are you distracted?

Are you distracted in following Jesus?  Distracted. My friend Randy Harris says being distracted is the greatest hinderance to spiritual growth. Simply being fully present is rare. We are so distracted. Randy is a college professor. He says just getting … Continue reading

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Tribalism Confessed

I was raised in my current religious tribe–”Churches of Christ.” I use the language of tribe because certain practices, customs and traditions defined us. If you were part of the tribe then you knew the language–”member of the church,” “New … Continue reading

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