Category Archives: Open Heart

Reach Out.

  Notice how God is stretching hard toward the man. But the man is casual. He appears to be more of a spectator. “Here I am God. If you can reach me, I’ll connect with you. Ho hum.” If only the man would lean forward or at least lift his finger. God is trying really… Continue Reading

A Better Life

You want a better life? Then get out of the rut that says, “The way it has been is the way it’s always going to be.” Dream. Set lofty goals. Climb that mountain! Sure, pursuing goals is hard work. It’s risky too. After all your hard work, along with time, money, and emotional energy, you… Continue Reading

The Thrill of Falling Backwards

There are a few Biblical concepts I have come to understand and trust so deeply that I can rest the entire weight of my life on them. When I’m facing problems too big for me and am clueless as to what’s going on or what’s the solution. I ask God to show me how he… Continue Reading

Is It Safe to Remove the Fig Leaf?

When God created us, we were naked and unashamed. My guess is that there was little distinction between the visible and invisible world. The longer time goes, the more man creates a divide between the visible and invisible and hides his real self. How likely is it that you’re going to meet someone’s real self… Continue Reading

Theology on Tap

This Thursday evening I’ve been invited to Theology on Tap, a roundtable discussion at our local pub for people of all religious persuasions. I used to love/hate theological debates because there was an unspoken perceived notion that whoever wins the debate gets on the good side of God. The truth about theological debates is that… Continue Reading