Scared of the New

Most of us like shiny new things of some sort: shiny new cars, unscuffed new shoes, crisp new dollar bills, and cool, new clothes. Yet when it comes to shiny new experiences, often we go meh no thanks. What is up with that? We don’t like the thought of blind dates (more often true of…

Faith in the Free Fall

I did it. I escaped. After months of planning, I am finally officially early retired. Tonight as I am writing this weekend’s blog, it is only my second day of retirement. It’s weird, but wonderful. I feel like I’m free-falling through faith. I was joking at work earlier in the week that retiring has got…

For Single Christians Who Have Real Trouble With 2 Corinthians 5:7

Some Christian singles don’t like to do “this” based on their personalities… they are cautious and intentional about their futures and all the decisions that shape them. They barely have room for spontaneity and this other, additional factor, if at all. At times their faith may freeze as they avoid the inevitable, ignore a possible…