The State of My Union

The state of my union is not that good. I don't think you're supposed to say that sort of thing, but it's true, so I guess it's worth saying.

I'm not talking about our country, which remains strong despite its many issues.  And I'm not talking about my marriage, which is still my greatest earthly delight.  The union I'm talking about is the union that matters most:  my union with Christ.

The struggle I face today is the cavern that exists between what I know and what I live.  I say that Jesus i...