How many times have I been asked, "How are things?" My response? "Great." "Fine." "Blessed." I then I spin a tale of joy and happiness to keep everyone satisfied. It's beautiful. The beaches are open. I'm having a wonderful time. Read more
How many times have I been asked, "How are things?" My response? "Great." "Fine." "Blessed." I then I spin a tale of joy and happiness to keep everyone satisfied. It's beautiful. The beaches are open. I'm having a wonderful time. Read more
What are the things you really remember in life? What are the things that bring you the most happiness? For about a decade, I lived in a town in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In fact, our small rented house was in what Forbes called the wealthiest ZIP code in America, until they were knocked off by a wealthier counties. In case you were wondering, we were not — affluent that is. Working simple jobs we sponged off the beauty and the order... Read more
The Islamic Republic of Iran has a number of restrictive laws. Women can go to the gym, but they must stay in their Habib. They can sit in restaurants and cafes, but they cannot smoke in public. There are more than 100 offenses that carry the death penalty. And executions are often public. Since the overthrow of the government in 1979, any live music performances on television have been banned. The restriction is because they are deemed “Too irreverent.” But... Read more
Do you find Valentine's Day cards an exercise in frustration? There are so many bad cards out there. Is it time just to start over with this fake holiday? Read more
The pursuit of happiness isn't a Christian imperative. But we act like it is – using it as an excuse to for all sorts of selfishness. Read more
He can force fumbles and cause crows to fly into receivers outstretched arms. He can flood the red zone or cause locusts to descend on the opposing team. But I think he likes a good game, and he’ll be watching on the big screen. Because He could care less about the outcome of the Super Bowl, but he’s crazy about you. Read more
I once lost a watch. It was a gift from my uncle who had passed away. I searched pockets, bags, boxes, car seats and turned everything inside- out- upside down. Nowhere. I was devasted, as if this this piece of jewelry had slain my spirit. Eventually it turned up. It was in a pair of pants in the trunk of my car. It’s interesting how we look at the things we lose in life. Rather than the object being the... Read more
As homosexual marriage sweeps our land, we are told that these are loving couples who deserve compassion and fairness. And it doesn’t stop there, as social programs are undergirded with the “love first” slogan. Even in the church, we are taught to love the sinner. And that is true, as that is God’s action and it is my First Duty to emulate that. But loving the sinner doesn’t mean that I have to love the sin – and we still must preach the bad news that we are fallen, that we are distant from God, that we are desperately in need of a Savior. Read more
Thanks to my friend Glynn Young who penned a fabulous book and his cheerleaders over at TSPoetry. Do you see Poetry at your work? Read more
Have you ever shared a backyard with multiple neighbors? I once lived in a house where there were three neighbors who all shared portions of our back fence. One neighbor added two-foot slats to the top of the fence to ensure that it was now 8 feet high with no possible way of ever seeing his yard. He also called when the kids were boisterous or the dog barked or the music was too loud On another side the fence posts broke off... Read more
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