Monthly Archives: March 2009

When it comes to the qualifications for becoming a spiritual giant, God seems to be less uptight than humans.  Every one of the great patriarchs of biblical faith I can think of had a huge dark side.  There were murderers … Continue reading →

Sometimes I wish God would make it a little easier to figure out what He wants me to do.  If He’d just give me some rules to follow… not just the Big 10 Commandments, but everyday rules, like exactly how … Continue reading →

One of the Psalms says “I came so close to the edge of the cliff!  My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone.”    I’ve been there… to the place where temptations seem so strong that I’m sure I … Continue reading →

Something interesting happened when IKEA, the Swedish-based retailer of furniture and house wares, opened stores in the U.S.  There was a certain vase that the company couldn’t keep on the shelf.  People were buying six or eight of them at … Continue reading →

I feel sorry for God.  At least you’d think so if you could read my mind.  I’m always trying to bail Him out of tough situations, as if He needs my help to avoid embarrassment.   Let’s say I’m asking … Continue reading →