By Denis, Faithful in the Ordinary How do I see people? By Denis Haack When Jesus saw the lost crowds, he had compassion on them. Do we see them with love? Or do we see some of those different from ourselves as contemptible?Read more
By Denis, Faithful in the Ordinary When things are going from bad to worse By Denis Haack The follower of Jesus is called to be a person of hope. Pessimism about the state of things doesn’t help.Read more
By Margie, Faithful in the Ordinary Waiting for Birdsong, Eggs, and a Little Evidence By Margie Haack It is difficult to wait for things, like spring. Or for God to bring about justice against wicked schemes.Read more
By Denis, Faithful in the Ordinary Lenten news By Denis Haack I shouldn’t tell you what I gave up for Lent, but the impact on me was so good I’m going to tell you anyway. Hope it’s worth it.Read more
By Denis, Faithful in the Ordinary Learning to listen takes a lifetime By Denis Haack I’ve been trying to learn to listen all my life. I’m still at it and have a long way to go. Learning to listen is a lifelong discipline.Read more
By Margie, Faithful in the Ordinary Come Walk with Me By Margie Haack As we grow old, we need someone to walk with us as we enjoy the pleasures and pitfalls of aging.Read more
By Denis, Faithful in the Ordinary Going Back to Square One By Denis Haack In an uncertain world, the question is how should we respond when we are uncertain how to respond? Here’s a place to begin.Read more
By Denis, Faithful in the Ordinary How being politicized erodes Christian faith By Denis Haack Being politicized seduces the followers of Jesus away from the primacy of Scripture and the Christ-like ethic of loving those made in God’s image.Read more
By Denis, Faithful in the Ordinary How should we tip when no one sees? By Denis Haack Sometimes our true selves are best revealed when there are no onlookers. No obvious onlookers, anyway.Read more
By Margie, Faithful in the Ordinary Stop looking into the pit By Margie Haack Stop reading, listening, and watching news that makes you angry and depressed. Find stories filled with compassion, love and humor.Read more