Monthly Archives: May 2011

      My father ached to be in business.     Instead, for years, he worked for another. Until the desire, the irritation, and all the worries festered and propelled him into business for himself. Now, he was A.J. Metzler Electric, a tradesman, … Continue reading →

    I used worship music to alter my state of being.     And it was used to control me.     If the pastor wanted us to love others more, he played (for the 33rd time) Brandon Heath’s “Give Me Your Eyes.” Can you … Continue reading →

I was thinking how irritating Christians can be in their nitpicking, when I realized that I was guilty. My thoughts were on the failed prophecy of Harold Camping and Family Radio that judgment day would begin May 21 with a … Continue reading →

We all need your rest, Father and yet we let the voices rage inside our heads. We rip and tear and complain, rehearse conversations, nurse festered wounds, re-enact battles, slice and dice. We all need your rest, and yet, our … Continue reading →

I’ve been thinking about how Jesus says in John 3 that in order to see the kingdom of God, one must be born again. Our usual definition of being born again is to say the sinner’s prayer and accept Jesus … Continue reading →