Posts with the category “redemption”

The Gift That Keeps on GivingDo you know who Clark W. Griswold is? He’s the classic father figure played by Chevy Chase in the National Lampoon’s Vacation movies. In the Christmas version, Clark is in...  Read More

Most of the time, we don’t stop trusting God when life is easy. It usually happens when things get tight—when the need is real, the pressure is on, and we don’t see many good options. That’s when shor...  Read More

Depending on where Jesus began his journey in Galilee, he traveled anywhere from ten to eighty miles—on foot. This was not an accident or a convenience. Jesus came intentionally. He came to John. And ...  Read More

When the Plan ChangesA Reflection on Matthew 2:13–23December 28 is a strange Sunday.Christmas is technically over, but the decorations are still up. The lights are still glowing. The tree may still be...  Read More

The purpose of Jesus’ words is pastoral as much as prophetic. They call the faithful to resilience, not resignation. In a world that often feels unsteady, Jesus’ assurance reminds us that our hope is ...  Read More

The Call to Special OperationsHey everyone. For 20 years, I worked for the state, part of the prison's special response team. Think of us as the SWAT team, but for inside the walls.When things got int...  Read More