A chocolate peanut butter shake. That was about all I could think of. Well, a chocolate peanut butter shake and a cup of real (not instant) coffee. I had just spent two weeks in a small rural town in China that offered no western food but plenty of unfamiliar cuisine. I realize that two weeks … Continue reading Pray, Stay, and Say: Three Things to Do When You Find No Joy in the Word
Dear Graduate: Embrace the Awkward
Dear Graduate, I’ve never written anything specifically for graduates, though nearly every year for the past couple of decades of my life, I have attended either high school or college graduations as a graduate, friend, or faculty member. So, graduates of both high school and college, have a special place in my heart; and I … Continue reading Dear Graduate: Embrace the Awkward
God’s Word Is Good. But Is It Better?
“Have you ever read…?" I confess that I ask this question far too often. I’m sure that my friends want to get out the duct tape as soon as the first words escape my lips. I just can’t help it. I enjoy reading, and I want to talk about the books I’m reading, have read, … Continue reading God’s Word Is Good. But Is It Better?
The Infinite, Incomprehensible Goodness of God
God is so good.God is so good.God is so good,He’s so good to me. Before they can sing the ABC’s, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” “Old MacDonald,” “Jesus Loves Me,” or “Baby Shark,” the youngest among us can sing these few simple lines. Perhaps because of their simplicity, you have, like me, dismissed these basic, though … Continue reading The Infinite, Incomprehensible Goodness of God
Want to Grow in Hospitality? Start with Your Inner Circle
I suppose I should start this whole post with a confession. I stink at hospitality. Despite my best efforts, I will never win any awards for my hostess-ing, cooking, decorating, or feng-shui skills. So, if you’re looking for tips in any of those areas, you’ve come to the wrong place. I am writing this post … Continue reading Want to Grow in Hospitality? Start with Your Inner Circle
How Do I Meditate? 10 Tips for “Chewing the Cud”
"This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth; you are to meditate on it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do. (Jos 1:8) Instead, his delight is in the LORD's instruction, and he meditates on it … Continue reading How Do I Meditate? 10 Tips for “Chewing the Cud”
A Song in the Desert
Stranded. Thirsty. Alone. Helpless. Thirsty. Lost. Desperate. Weary. Thirsty. Thirsty. Thirsty. I’ve never been lost in the desert, but if I were, I suspect my thoughts would run along these lines. Desperation would begin to set in as I see nothing but sand and cacti in every direction. No landmarks. No Google. And, most importantly, … Continue reading A Song in the Desert
God’s Training Program
The best part of every movie in the Rocky franchise is the training montage—the footage of Rocky, finally inspired to take on the opponent he should have no business fighting, getting up early, drinking a few raw eggs, and then pounding the pavement with every neighborhood kid in tow. But the best of these (at … Continue reading God’s Training Program
Resurrection Sunday Hope for a Tuesday Afternoon
Easter Sunday has a special vibe about it. The church is fuller than normal. Everyone is dressed a little extra fancy. Voices have a little more oomph than they do during a typical worship service. The pastor gives his sermon a little extra polish. Families gather together for a special meal. The kids get hopped … Continue reading Resurrection Sunday Hope for a Tuesday Afternoon
Competition…to God’s Glory?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!With March madness coming,The office is humming with bracket-brained cheer!It’s the most wonderful time of the year! There’ll be brackets for busting,Buzzers for beating,Cinderellas making a run.Upsets and close-calls,It’s the year’s best bballWill a sixteen take down a one? With the greatest sporting event on the calendar about … Continue reading Competition…to God’s Glory?
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