Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin(Psalm 51:1-2). There are two kinds of people in this world: … Continue reading
School starts today. Bear with me while I pause to pontificate. “What is a capital letter?” “Does the United States have a king?” “What city is Boston University in?” The questions in this post are real. They were asked of … Continue reading
It’s been a little crazy the past few days. Please enjoy this Throwback Thursday. 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 … Continue reading
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by the yoke of slavery (Galatians 5:1). Today is Independence Day. Today we celebrate our freedom. Of course, as … Continue reading
My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written … Continue reading
Note: Time to celebrate Holy Week. Not that every week isn’t holy, but you know what I mean. Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle … Continue reading
**This here’s a reprint from a few years ago, when I felt as remarkably unwell as I do today. There’s no use denying it—I’ve got the crud. For the last few days, I have hardly stirred from my big … Continue reading
Yesterday’s post got me thinking about how I sometimes wish God were not so gentle with us, that he would just muscle his way past our sins and fears and worry and guilt–and will–and make us what he has called … Continue reading
Hey Everybody! As some of you know, I have written a book for the Easter holiday. It’s called Easter: Beyond the Bunny, and it’s a nifty little devotional that takes you from Palm Sunday through Resurrection Day. The tone and … Continue reading
Ummm…don’t want to get pushy or anything…but I notice you haven’t grabbed Thanksgiving for the Dad-Man yet. Are you sure about this? Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God, you who have done great things. Who, O God, is … Continue reading