Tolerance
Pluralistic cultures like our own put a high value on tolerance. In matters of personal morality and religious faith, most things are tolerable except intolerance itself. The healthy side of “politically correct” tolerance is that it attempts to assure mutual respect among people of different religious and cultural perspectives. The dangerous side is that children […]
The Value of a Person
What is the value of a person? In many cultures men are honored more than women. Rich people are respected more than poor people. The current market value of a person is determined like the price of a car. Model, year, and condition all play a part. The disturbing truth is that human worth, like […]
Forgiveness
Something has gone wrong with forgiveness. I can’t tell you how often I have wandered around lately, in a mental fog, trying to figure out what forgiveness should look like in personal and national settings. The problem shows up when people say, “I was wrong. I’m sorry. Now let’s get on with business. It’s your […]
Symphony
Over time, we all come across ideas that change the way we think about ourselves. For me, one of those thoughts is that a well-lived life is more like a symphony than a solo. The point takes nothing away from a solo. I love hearing Willie Nelson sing “September Song,” or Leann Rimes do her […]
Growing Up in God
Today’s Scripture 2 Timothy 2:14-16, 22-26 Listen to today’s devotional In her early years as a Christian author, Gayle often received winsome gifts from her publisher. Bouquets of flowers, chocolates, boxes of herbal teas. All lovely. But over time, her publisher began to send gifts with lasting value. A one-year Bible, devotionals, and prayer journals. As […]
