"Unmerited favor." For some reason, I remember that being the classic simple definition of grace I have heard over the years of my religious experience. I would always smile and nod, and offer my intellectual agreement with
I have been blessed with good friends throughout my entire life, although there has been a natural ebb and flow as to which friends have been closest along the way. New friends come along. Some old friends
Just a quick word for you, and this word comes straight from The Word. Whether we are talking about our economic situation, raising children, or career advancement, there is one ingredient that will do us so much
You've probably heard recommendations for having a Family Game Night. I'm a big fan, and I think this is a wonderful way to strengthen relationships in family life and infuse a sense of fun and playfulness into
Okay, so what's a counselor doing spending all this time addressing The Incarnation this week on his blog? Shouldn't he be sticking to his area of expertise? Fair enough. I've got two responses to that. First, may
If you haven't already read my post about the Incarnation from a few days ago, start there. You may think my illustration is disgusting or extreme, but I believe it only scratches the surface of how incomprehensible
Today marks the beginning of the Passion Week, Easter Week, the week where Christians around the world commemorate the final teachings and sufferings of Jesus, culminating in the greatest event in the history of the world -
I saw this video recently at a Men's Fraternity meeting, and found it to be both profoundly hilarious and profoundly true. If you have been having difficulties with the opposite sex, particularly your spouse, buckle up and
Yesterday, as I was driving home from my office, an electronic sign caught my eye. A daycare center on my daily commute route has one of those electronic billboard signs that changes to flash up multiple messages.
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