All posts by Jeff
“I cannot believe in a God who is supposedly all-loving and all-powerful yet permits so much tragedy to befall his creation.” (The Disappointed Many) Most people point to the problem of evil and suffering as their chief reason for not believing in God. The late British theologian John Stott wrote,… Continue reading
Think of some of the best compliments you have ever received: “You look great! Haven’t aged a bit.” “I like hanging out with you!” “Nice job.” “That was brilliant!” “You are such a hard worker.” “Your integrity and dedication are admirable.” These are all great, but there is one that… Continue reading
Life is about change (and how 2020 reminded us!). from the weather to gas prices, clothing styles to team rosters (can you name one player on the Detroit Tigers?); from morale to mores, popular music hits to holders of public office; from the birth of children (Lori and I are… Continue reading
The problem is seldom the problem. The troubled teen-ager is likely acting out some dysfunction in the home. The disgruntled employee probably has unresolved intrapersonal issues. Maybe a root of bitterness towards a family member. The driver who breaks out in a tirade against a fellow motorist may be drowning… Continue reading
“Stay safe!” I’m sick of hearing that phrase. I know, people mean well. I’ve said it plenty of times myself. In this pandemic, we don’t want to see any more needless suffering and deaths. Millions of people around the world have lost loved ones. This is all very tragic. Still,… Continue reading
Did you know that the average person spends… · 6 months of his or her life waiting in line?· 2 weeks waiting at red lights?· 43 days on hold with automated customer service?· 9 minutes per day downloading computer programs?· 20 minutes a day on the toilet (if you reach… Continue reading
I was having lunch the other day with my friend, Brother Dave. He is a retired business owner, loving husband of 51 years, father, grandfather, and man of seasoned faith. I asked him a question: “What have you learned in your near eighty years of living? What’s important?” He immediately… Continue reading
I grew up believing that the world was going to end in a mushroom cloud. Earth would—sooner than later—be destroyed by fire. History was on a downward spiral. Moral decay, societal deterioration, cultural demise, apostasy,…all to escalate as the final chapter comes to a close. In the meantime, false prophets,… Continue reading
I have been accused of many things. – Ice cream connoisseur: Guilty! – Hopeless Detroit Lions fan: Guilty! – Klutzy: Guilty! – Quirky sense of humor: Guilty! – Germaphobe (even before Covid): Guilty! – Technologically challenged: Guilty! – Mechanically challenged: Guilty! – Fashion challenged: Guilty! (My hardest decision of the… Continue reading
I sometimes seriously wonder if I am a Christian. The other night I was convicted. During this pandemic, I have had many thoughtful friends and family ask me how I and my family are doing. “Good. God has been gracious. So far, no sickness. We’re ‘blessed!’” Living and laboring in… Continue reading
