I have a ladder which I like quite a bit. Apart from its inherent usefulness, the thing I appreciate most about this piece of household equipment is that it clearly communicates its limitations to me. There is a bold sticker … Continue reading
I’m driving along and I get stuck in a massive traffic jam. Inching my way down the road, I fret, wondering if I will get to where I need to go by the time I need to be there. Then, … Continue reading
As a child, I used to skip church to watch Popeye cartoons. Go ahead…judge away. In all fairness to my 10-year-old self, it wasn’t just Popeye. It was the whole Popeye and Friends show, featuring George of the Jungle and … Continue reading
I teach Middle Schoolers—perhaps the biggest bunch of walking insecurities ever to grace the planet. So concerned with the approval of others, so lost as to their own identity. I am many years and many miles removed from Middle School. … Continue reading
Yesterday, I discussed the idea of witnessing by accident. If you missed that post, you would be best off to go and read it, then come back to this one. Otherwise, this current story will have a less profound impact … Continue reading
“You know, a couple of weeks ago I really hated your guts!” Lovely. Several questions hit my mind all at once. “Why did this person hate my guts a couple of weeks ago?” “Why does this person no longer hate … Continue reading
It happens every time. Whenever I get some time off, I immediately think of all the things I have to get done during my time off. I want to be organized—knowing that organization is key to any successful endeavor—so I … Continue reading
I am Husband. I am Father. I am called by God to be the spiritual leader in my home. It’s one of those callings I have received, of which I want to live a life worthy. Of. So I make … Continue reading
Hey Kids, There has been a lot of hullabaloo in the news lately over same sex marriage. Many people–even some Christians–are lauding the recent Supreme Court ruling as a triumph for equality. The slogan “Love Wins” is, basically, everywhere. Those … Continue reading
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to … Continue reading