Every fall, I teach a 12-week course at Ambrose seminary on personal and spiritual formation, and every year I quote French poet Leon Bloy: “The only real sadness, the only real failure, the only great tragedy in life, …
Being Thankful is a Discipline to Develop
‘Tell us one thing you are thankful for before we eat’. How many times have you heard that? How many times have you been the one to initiate this dialogue on Thanksgiving …
Beyond the Balancing Act of Life
Dashboard check saves grief down the road It happened quickly and I captured the instant out of the corner of my eye. I vividly recall the events of that autumn …
EP 23: Overcome Sin with a Desire for God – David Bowden
“Affections can only be replaced; they cannot be cancelled.” In his letter to the Roman church, the apostle Paul wrote “I do not understand what I do. For what I …
Special Episode: Don’t Tell Me “God is Good” – Steven Bancarz
When life is good, it’s easy to say that “God is good.” But when life doesn’t go the way we planned – how do we view God? If we’re being …
HULVEY: Where Do I Belong
Hulvey grew up like a lot of Christian kids – going to church, eating goldfish crackers, hanging out with his friends, but not really connecting deeply with God. After going …
The Power of Mercy
Turning Power On Its Head Amon Goethe, the Nazi concentration camp commandant in the Oscar Award-winning film Schindler’s List, is a brutal character. He kills willingly. He has no empathy. …
Meeting the Confused at Rock Bottom
Theme of the Week: Meeting the Confused Bible Verse: “The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know …
All Things New: A New You
Theme of the Week: All Things New: A New You Bible Verse: “And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And …
How to Make a U-Turn in Life
Last week, I realized I was driving the wrong way and was getting further from my desired destination with each passing minute. I had no choice but to carefully navigate …