It’s a Girl! (From a Dad’s-Eye-View)
They didn’t used to let dads in the delivery room. They do now! On Monday, my wife gave birth to our 3rd child—a little girl! […]
They didn’t used to let dads in the delivery room. They do now! On Monday, my wife gave birth to our 3rd child—a little girl! […]
We get bombarded every day. Every angle. I drove 10 minutes across town and saw (or heard) over 70 advertisements. Some not appropriate for kids—but […]
“Bucket lists” are popular these days. Movies and books propose lists of things to do before you “kick the bucket” (hence “bucket list”)—a kind of grocery shopping list for the soul before you walk up to the Grande Amen check-out line.
The word “conversion” means change, transformation, crossing over from point A to point B. Each conversion means something new. Point A to B. Then B […]
“Movies are just a fad. Audiences really want to see live actors on a stage.” Or at least thought Charlie Chaplain. Maybe it’s unfair to […]
Not consecutively. I’m not Forrest Gump. But it’s been 20 months since I laced up the shoes and hit the streets (again). When growing up, […]
When I was about old enough to know nothing I remember asking my mom, “What’s mother’s day?” She told me. I replied (as all kids […]
Good things are happening at our church. We’re not perfect, but hope is happening.
This is a short and simple blog. Most of you know I’m a minister (or ‘pastor.’) The vocation involves a lot of things. Many joy-filled, […]
Our world seems obsessed with its own demise. Hollywood movies, strange cults in the desert and the Left Behind series. Scientists in Chicago even made a ‘Doomsday […]
Alexander Hamilton said that if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything. And over the past few weeks it’s been a tough world […]
My Keurig and I have an understanding. It will work for me provided I put a little effort in. I need to buy the coffee […]
I’m not really talking about that decision to finish the box of donuts yourself or to buy those $300 sunglasses. Well, maybe! I’m thinking more […]
I believe that God has a plan for our lives. Think of it as Plan A. But many of us have our own Plan A. […]
Perhaps you have some wisdom to help. My wife is expecting our third child. What a mind-blowing blessing. Hurricanes of gratitude coupled with wide fields […]
(Warning: The content about crucifixion is for mature audiences.) benedictus qui venit! Huh? I was in an airport recently and overheard people talking in a […]
Birthdays make you think about how young you are. They could make you think about how old you are too—but I’m thinking more positive these […]
“Gay” used to mean happy. “Sick” used to mean illness. “Cool” meant put on a sweater. Right now I’m just relaxing on vacation (and yes, […]
Forget face lifts. Here are some life lifts. Much of my work includes swimming in currents of words that lead to channels of growth and […]
Ever feel like you work for the internet? I decided to dedicate one day to “no technology.” I give myself a B for my efforts. […]