The Treasure of Fearing the Lord

What could possess a person to put his life and reputation in jeopardy, to steal one of the most important documents in American history, to evade the FBI, and to bind and gag his own father? If you have ever seen Disney’s National Treasure, you’ll know that the answer is a treasure of inestimable value. … Continue reading The Treasure of Fearing the Lord →

The Power of Quiet

In a comical twist of irony, as I sit down to write about quietness, my house is anything but quiet. Sounds of bathtime shenanigans echo down the stairs to my desk, shattering the calm that I so long for at the end of a busy day. For some of us, quiet moments are hard to … Continue reading The Power of Quiet →

To the Young (And Not-So-Young)

‘Tis the season for mortar boards, oversized gowns, diplomas, valedictory speeches, graduation parties, and the all-important commencement address. This year, graduates of Duke University will have the chance to hear my childhood basketball hero Grant Hill; those walking across the stage at Emory University will listen to the wisdom of music icon Usher (I wonder … Continue reading To the Young (And Not-So-Young) →