Father forgive me I am a sinner in desperate need of your grace. Forgive me for the sins I name as less than sinful. Forgive me for hating the sin in others more than my own sin. Forgive me for every moment when I love what you name as evil. Forgive me for loving my pleasure more than I love you. Forgive me for those times when I complain to you more than praise you. Forgive me for those times when my talk is not shaped by a love for you and others. Forgive me for those moments... Read More

Back in August, Luella and I celebrated 50 years of marriage. Imagine if, while out to dinner to celebrate the grace and generosity of God, I looked at my wife and said, “After all these years, all the places we’ve been, all the jobs I’ve had, and raising four kids, I don’t regret anything I’ve ever said or done.” It would be the world’s most absurd, delusional, self-righteous statement! But consider this: there was a time when there was no reason... Read More