Category Campfire Talk

How do I feel?

At a recent marriage retreat, Carolyn and I saw a video session by Andy Stanley that helped us understand that what is in us will come out of us during times of conflict/challenge. He also encouraged guys to get in touch with how they feel in order to communicate effectively with their spouse.

Snow and the Jonas brothers

The winter of 2015-2016 has been abnormally warm. It’s been incredibly disappointing for this snow lover. In fact, I may be a little snow-obsessed. I don’t know what it is, but if the weatherman says “snow,” I become giddier than…

Am I a runner now?

I've been running for 18 months, and it's surreal to describe myself as a "runner." The moniker just doesn't seem to fit. However, it's a regular discipline and has become an activity that I enjoy for its benefits. Here are a few things this new runner has learned.

Inner prayer

An inner prayer life is one that is self-consumed, with legitimate personal needs and issues. Growth in personal prayer happens when one progresses from predominantly inner prayer to a balance of outer prayer as well.