Blog
Living Truth
September 17, 2026
In a world that presents a mix of truths, half-truths, errors, deliberate distortions, and outright lies, truth is a basic value. It orients daily living and puts mind and soul on solid ground. Although most of God is beyond human understanding, truth is a value that we can comprehend to a significant degree. For those hungry to base their lives on truth, Jesus’ teachings are a feast. He encouraged truth seekers with a promise: “Search,… Read More
Artistic living with Jesus and others
July 3, 2026
Artistic living with Jesus and others First, an excerpt from A Taste of Joy and Liberty. Jesus was a master of the art of living. He was alive, fresh, down-to-earth, imaginative, original, spontaneous, creative, vividly expressive, good-humored, and joyous. Watch the 7:15 video or listen to the podcast episode The Arts Jesus would have enjoyed this from First Isaiah: “The Lord is my strength and my song” (Is 12:2 RSV). Strength in life does come primarily from… Read More
Finding Joy in Life with Jesus and John Muir
June 12, 2026
This blogpost begins with some ways that we can find Jesus’ joy by doing what brought him joy (chapter 10 in A Taste of Joy and Liberty). But I also want to share part of a chapter from my 2016 book, Living in Truth, Beauty, and Goodness. Watch the 7:53 video or the podcast episode . Finding Joy in Life In one sentence, Jesus revealed another aspect of his mission, his life, and the life of his… Read More
To Fulfill All Righteousness
May 19, 2026
It may seem obvious that Jesus would go to be baptized in the Jordan River by his relative and forerunner, John (Mt 3). I do not imagine that Jesus debated in his mind whether or not to go for baptism; but I do believe that he thought deeply about its implications, communed with his Father, and made a full, deliberate, conscious choice to do the divine will. When Jesus was about to be baptized, John… Read More
Truth, Beauty, and Goodness in God’s Answer to Prayer
April 17, 2026
You may know a person who is struggling to discern whether an impressive answer to prayer has come from the human mind. This post offers an answer that I think will make you smile.
What does it mean to be perfect in this life?
March 20, 2026
Many people have legitimate objections to the idea of perfection as a goal. But what did Jesus mean when he said, “Be you perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect”? The present-tense imperative has implications for this life. Come and see. (There’s also a story about the photo of Jesus.)
Revisit Galilee (revised)
February 7, 2026
A dozen years ago I went with about twenty-five believers on a pilgrimage to Israel and beyond. I was greatly moved to discover how seeing places of Jesus’ ministry enabled me to remember, ponder, interpret, and commune. One thing that I brought back home was a placemat which I have on the dinner table. It has fifteen little scenes showing Jesus around the Sea of Galilee and on the water. A couple days ago, I… Read More
Jesus’ Scientific Knowledge: Scientific Living and Spiritual Living in the Teaching of Jesus
December 27, 2025
Jesus was not only an idealist. He was also a realist. He had his feet on the ground, and his knowledge of facts was excellent. And excellent knowledge includes some scientific knowledge. I believe that as the human Jesus grew up, he learned to be Watch the 3:50 video or listen to the podcast episode. These are traits of what I call scientific living. When scientific living and spiritual living are brought together, the combination… Read More
The Treasure in your Field
November 8, 2025
The kingdom of God is like treasure hidden in a field that a man found. He covered it up again, and in his joy he went out and sold everything he had and bought that field. What was this treasure in the field? I think it’s what Jesus was talking about when he said, “The kingdom of God is within you.” Watch the 2:39 video or listen to the podcast episode. God has sent his… Read More