Change in Diet (Part 1)
One day as I walked passed a gift shop in the Mall of America, I saw a black shirt displayed in the front window with the Heinz logo and the words, "I put Ketchup on my Ketchup." If you know you know. There were two things I loved putting on my food as a kid. Sugar and ketchup. (which is loaded with sugar) I remember the little box of sugar cubes my mom had for her coffee. Loved to take one and let it dissolve in my mouth. Sugar made the foods I liked taste better,
Spiritual Hearsay
The first four words spoken by the serpent to Eve are the same four words he uses today. "Has God indeed said..." When he asks that question of you, do you know the answer? And if you know the answer, how confident are you God said it? Do you know because you heard your pastor, teacher, or a another believer say it? Or do you know because you went directly to the source. Hearsay is defined as "unverified, unofficial information gained or acquired from another and not part of one's direct knowledge." Synonyms include rumor, disinformation,
The Anxiousness of Uncertainty
Being a sports fan can be brutal. How many times has your favorite team broke your heart? How many times did they "snatch defeat from the jaws of victory?" When I moved to Minnesota I became a Vikings fan. I was warned by lifelong fans, those who'd seen their share of heartbreak, I'd regret it. Following them over the 14 years I lived in the state left me with a condition I'll call "the trauma of uncertainty." Not knowing the outcome of any situation can be nerve racking, but it's even worse with a bad defense.
Relationship vs Fellowship
If I were to ask you to meet for lunch next Saturday, would it be this Saturday, or the Saturday after this Saturday? Your answer would depend on your definition of the word next in this context. We don’t all agree on its meaning, and it's led to more than one missed lunch dates. Missing lunch is not the end of the world, and you probably wouldn't have thought to ask for clarification of next. But if you asked to meet regarding your father's will, and were advised you must appear in person or forfeit your


