Faith a choice, requires sacrifice

Today I ran across an exchange between Jesus and his follower and friend, Peter. In John 6, Jesus teaches some difficult things, including the necessity of eating his flesh and drinking his blood. Some in the crowd say, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” Then we read: “From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.

God’s parenting style seen best washing dishes

My son Elijah is 2

Like or loathe Valentine’s Day, Christ shows tale of truest love

This weekend many will celebrate a special holiday with a significant other (or is it a significant holiday with a special other?). But perhaps just as many people will loathe that upcoming holiday. Let me share with you a poem inspired by Valentines Day that I wrote when I was a student at SDSU: It’s come and gone this day of Cupid.

We must see more than little picture

I had an embarrassing moment Friday night … almost. Let’s just say that when the button on your pants breaks and you are about to emcee a public event you begin to wonder, “What would McGyver do in a situation like this?” On what must have been my fifth attempt I made a paper clip and rubber band do a button’s job.

We must learn to have humility

As I read a recent issue of the Collegian, it occurred to me that there is a decided lack of humility in the world today. Step into the midst of popular culture, glance in any direction, and you will make the same observation. Humility is a rare commodity today.

Living and discussing together at this school

“Please tell me if I’m wrong.”