As I begin reflecting on the meaning of this Christmas season, this song keeps coming to mind. Thank you, Chris Rice, for sharing this beautiful song of rich theology and grateful hope. In the next couple of weeks, I will be finishing the series on lessons from the Prodigal’s Dad, Read more…
Nine Minutes. I just set a timer giving me nine minutes to write this blog post. Nine Minutes. As of today, this is how long it takes me to run a mile. You may think that a “good” or a “bad” time. Think what you will about me – it Read more…
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. – Jesus (Matthew 6:34 NIV) Such profoundly simply wisdom. And yet, for some reason, so easy to discard in favor of needless daily stress and worry. Whatever challenges you may Read more…
The once strong, commanding king now sits in bewilderment. The faces of family and friends around him are deeply familiar, yet he can’t quite place them. He feels as though he has just been roused from a deep sleep. This is not far from the truth. For long months, a Read more…
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. – John Wooden I have one of those inspirational quote a day apps on my iPhone, and this quote from Coach Wooden came Read more…
Talk is cheap. I won’t make a big to-do at this point about my new journey with my wife and family into Financial Peace via Dave Ramsey’s course at our church until I have stuck with it for long enough to have something to really talk about. For now, I Read more…
Why haven’t I been posting lately on the ole blog here? Of course, there are several reasons. But first and foremost is this: God has captivated my eyes, my heart, and my spirit with the beauty of His creation, and I have been caught up in developing the art of Read more…
As a part of my efforts to increase the accessibility of my website, I am re-posting articles from my old Parenting 101 page as stand-alone blog posts on the main site. October 30, 2007 – “Have a Healthy Holiday Season” Q – As much as we may look forward to Read more…
As a part of my efforts to increase the accessibility of my website, I am re-posting articles from my old Parenting 101 page as stand-alone blog posts on the main site. September 5, 2008 – Family Life After Gustav I am struck with the great irony of this post as Read more…
One of the things I have learned over the last three months of working hard to get in better physical shape and fitness condition is the power of “suiting up and showing up.” (Thanks to my recovery community for that gem!) Some days, I just ain’t feelin the workout. Maybe Read more…