Mom & Dad...Alien Abductors
So, we're off to China to adopt our second child. While a few family members and friends think were totally out of our minds (and they're...
THE GIFT OF TRUST
A few years ago I heard about a Christian ministry that spent thousands of dollars on a consulting agency to help them with some...
TO BE APPRECIATED
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Even though I'm at a new church, my desk is covered with encouraging letters; fresh baked goodies...
GET IN THE GAME!
Football season is here. How do I know this? It's EVERYWHERE! From the TV commercial advertisements to the endless commentary from my...
ROTTEN MANGO
This summer, I had the wonderful joy of worshiping God while on a mission trip in Trinidad. The pastor’s name was Earl Samson. He...
Confessions of a Closet Helicopter Dad
Today, I’m coming clean. There’s something I need to confess to all of you. On several occasions, I have made fun of helicopter parents....
Breaking Holy Wind
As most of you know, Toby is our Deaf, adopted son from China. A few months after getting him home, something very funny happened while...
CRAZY GENEROSITY
As I write this, my oldest son is celebrating his 18th birthday. Luke has so many great qualities, but I think the one that stands out...
The Prodigal Father
Several years ago when I was facilitating a college Bible study, I brought in a Rembrandt print. I thought since we were studying Luke...
Happy?
Have you ever experienced jealousy over someone else’s apparent happiness? It’s like a four-year old going to his friend's birthday...
