Of Men And Marriage. Of Crows and Crowns.
What if you could talk to a younger version of yourself before you made that one pivotal decision? Thoughts on men and marriage.
Make That Beauty Call
What is beauty? Where can it be found? What can it do? Finding clarity in the middle of Western movies and my wife’s battle with cancer.
Wrestling With Revenge, Redemption, and Robots
Yes…as a matter of fact, a robotic nurse actually can revolutionize a tired Hollywood theme with Gospel truth. Read this now…fer yer health!
The Scars Of God
What brings real hope and comfort in suffering? What sets Christianity apart from everything else? The scars of God.
Grace Beneath The Waves
Storms approach. The hurricane arrives. Cancer is here. But under the waves…we find the wild, free, surprising grace of God.
What Romantic Comedies Get Right (No, Seriously!)
Could the…(gulp)..rom-com’s actually point us toward a bigger truth? What can these type of films tell us about the pursuit of God?
Calvin, Hobbes, Everclear, and God. Part 3.
The final post in a series about fathers and the Father. May these encouragements find their way to your heart.
Calvin, Hobbes, Everclear, and God. Part 2.
Fighting off nurses. Asking tough questions. Discovering real fatherhood through the Ultimate Father. This is the second post in a series on fathers.
Calvin, Hobbes, Everclear, and God. Part 1.
Multiple problems, one solution. The first in a series of posts about fatherhood.
Remember What Growth Looks Like
What will you do for a two-yard gain? Examining challenges, growth, giants, desires and…Dallas Cowboys.
#JustSayGrow
#BeAGiant
It Happened Again…
Examining church conflict, confused dogs, and the mirrors we must hold up.
Jesus, Hedberg, Evernote, And You. Part Two.
The final in a series of posts about the spiritual discipline of keeping a journal.
Jesus, Hedberg, Evernote, And You. Part One.
The first in a two-part series examining a helpful tool for growing in Christ.
Kobe Is Right About Your Failure
What can we learn about dealing with (repeated) failure from Kobe Bryant? What will we do about an 0-for-9 place in our lives?
The Beauty and Expense of Recovery
Two men. Two unlikely recoveries. One awesome God.
The Wolf On Your Street
Embracing the mission of God with the simplicity of the wolf.
The Sweetest Reversal
Thoughts on comebacks, Easter, and the ultimate scoreboard.
Dear Lukewarm Christian….
Looking for a cure for lukewarm Christianity in the story of Elijah and the great showdown.
Get Real or Die Tryin’
Examining the Gospel infiltration of the hip hop culture and what it shows every Christian about boldly declaring the truth.
God vs Shame
One of the hardest commands that God ever gives…and He gives it twice! A look at Hosea and the close love of God.
Grace, Work, And Pop-tart Directions
The wisdom of Pop-tart directions and how to have a good year.
Grieving With Great Hope
A treasured text from guest writer Scott Higginbotham. A pastor’s look at 1 Corinthians and the hope available, even during a loss.
Reformation Of An Approval Junkie
A treasured text from guest writer Jerry Canupp on the goodness of Romans 8.
Polyamory and 90’s Pop Music
The beautiful and freeing restrictions of God’s design for marriage.
Faith and Film: Slumdog “Foo Fighter” Millionaire
Tracing the Gospel through an underdog movie and a classic 90’s rock song.
TREASURED TEXTS: REAL PEOPLE RECALLING PRECIOUS PASSAGES
This is an ongoing series where I’ve asked trusted people who have served God faithfully to write about a Scripture passage that has been of great significance in their life. … Continue reading
Pneumonia, Hypocrisy and Grace
I can be a hypocrite about sickness. See, when the wife starts to feel bad for any reason, I’ll push her to go get it checked out by the doctor. … Continue reading
Press On.
A treasured text from guest writer Mike Murrie. Thinking through a simple phrase that applies even when life seems complex.
Letter to a Future Son
As a relatively new parent (our oldest is 4), I’m always reading parenting books, observing other parents, and asking questions. Good, Godly wisdom is out there (as it says repeatedly … Continue reading
The Worst (and Best!) Place to Hide
There was a time when I spent 20 minutes crawling on my stomach for the chance to scare one of my best friends. And yes, it’s possible (ahem, likely) that … Continue reading
Soundtrack for a Prodigal Son
What runs through your mind at your lowest point? When you stare at rock-bottom; when your plans have all failed; when the promises of joy have been unmasked as lies … Continue reading
The Moral Case for Sex Before Marriage and My Response
Breaking down the moral case for (and against) sex before marriage. Where do these paths end up? What truly satisfies?
Of Beginnings, Batman, and other things that matter…
Finding a place to start again and celebrating one of the greatest words of all time.
Who is your daddy and what does he do?
“Let me tell you a secret about a father’s love….” Becoming a parent begins a monumental shift in your life. And, even though I know this next phrase can seem … Continue reading
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