There Was Grace in the Firmament of the Earth

Feb 4, 2026 | Blog

Genesis 1:26–31 My internal clock woke me about five minutes before the alarm was set to sound. It’s amazing how the body will do that—especially when the clock is set for 3:25 a.m. I dressed, made some hot chocolate, and woke my son, Ryan. We drove over to Jacob...

A Two Thousand Year-Old Recipe for a Credible Faith

Nov 10, 2025 | Blog

Introduction In Matthew 15:1–20, Jesus confronts the Pharisees over the ritual of handwashing, revealing a deeper conflict between external religiosity and inner moral transformation. The Pharisees’ concern for purity, while originating in reverence, had become...

Making an Apology and Amends

Oct 27, 2025 | Blog

Apologies Must be Sincere We all hurt others at some point—often from an early age. Many of us learned the childhood ritual: a child hits another, an adult intervenes, and the offender is told, “Now tell her you’re sorry.” The words come out forced, sharp, and hollow:...

How a Spouse and Family Can Support a Recovering Alcoholic

Oct 27, 2025 | Blog

Supporting Your Spouse Through Recovery: A Guide for Families Affected by Alcoholism When I work with alcoholics, I know that their problem affects a wide circle: spouses, children, friends, and co-workers. No one is more affected, wounded, and triggered by an...

A Wee Little Man Made a Big List–Step Eight

Oct 15, 2025 | Blog

Zacchaeus, a tax collector, lived in Jericho a little over two thousand years ago. Zacchaeus collected taxes for the Romans.  Whatever taxes Zacchaeus collected above what the Jewish people owed the Romans, he could keep for himself. The people had no choice but to...