• The Church & Singles

    A ministry friend reminded me yesterday that the church does not handle singles very well. I didn’t really need to be reminded of that fact, but he raised it as an important issue to discuss — and I agree. I think the last church I was at did an …

  • A Plea to Fathers

    Fathers… on this Father’s Day… take some time to honestly assess your life… is there a slow fade taking place? Are you becoming he man that you want your kids to emulate? Watch both these videos… and then get face-to-face with your Heavenl…

  • A Prayer for Fathers Day

    God our Father, in your wisdom and love you made all things. Bless our fathers, that they may be strengthened as Christian fathers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always…

  • Dave Ramsey & Craig Groeschel

    This is a great message/interview with Dave Ramsey by Craig Groeschel… I am a big fan of both guys. It is worth watching. PART #1: PART #2:

  • Part of Why I’m Still Blogging

    I am often asked why I blog. There are a bunch reasons — mostly because it helps me process my own journey. Secondly, I hope that an open window to my journey might be helpful to others. And thirdly, I truly value the conversation as part of the …

  • Forgiveness, Bondage & Dreaming

    Yesterday I experienced the grace of forgiveness… to hear the words “You are forgiven” from a person that you have hurt is very powerful and freeing. As I have reflected upon here before, when you are not forgiven you are still bound to that per…

  • Eating w/Jesus, Part #1: Surprise

    It is amazing how often food and meals play an important role in the Gospel narratives. Food is often the backdrop for the narratives… and also often tell a story themselves. Interestingly, the first miracle recorded in the Gospels takes place a…