Life This Side of Heaven

Is Palm Sunday an overhyped parade? If Psalm Sunday is celebrated, while ignoring what’s to follow on Good Friday, it can become little more than a spiritual version of a 'tailgate party,' a pep rall…

Tomorrow is April Fool’s Day.  And while it's a fun occasion to see if folks can fool others into believing something absurd, few would like to admit that they’re the one’s who have been fooled. We’d…

Soon after landline phones started to disappear a new dilemma was discovered. And maybe you’ve experienced it. Have you lost your phone in your own home? You had it just a moment ago, but now you can…

For crying out loud! Chances are good that when someone’s annoyed, you may have heard them use this phrase. The season of Lent reminds us that there's a time for crying out loud, but for a number of …

It's been observed in recent years that the level of anger in our culture seems to have increased.  Perhaps you’ve noticed it, too. So, the climate of discontent, that Moses describes here among God’…

“Quick, bring boiling water!” If you’ve ever watched an old western movie, or a television show from the sixties, you’ll recognize that classic line. It’s usually shouted whenever a woman goes into l…

It's tempting to look at what’s recorded for us in the Old Testament as simply a collection of cautionary tales from the past, and a wagging finger, warning us what not to do. Or maybe even a sepia-t…

Although it’s still winter right now, Spring is just around the corner. And for those who keep up with the latest styles, Fashion Week is underway in Paris. This is where the industry's top designers…

Have you ever played hide and seek with a small child? You can’t help but chuckle and smile. When they’re really young they’ll often put their hands over the eyes and assume that if they can’t see yo…

If I was with Peter, James and John on the mountain when Jesus was transfigured in glory, I’d want to tell everybody. So, it may leave us scratching our heads to hear what Matthew says next:  As they…