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We all have moments of longing that strike us at the oddest times. What is it about those surprise moments of melancholy that unites us as humans? Could it be that something/someone has a message?
Communication is one of the hardest things we do. When it's done with arrows, it's even harder. This story from the Bible has practical implications for us in speaking truth to one another. Do you need to speak some hard truth to someone you deeply care about?
One of Jesus’ most perplexing comments was “…make friends for yourselves by means of worldly wealth…” We need to take to heart his warning of being naive and avoid idolizing “nice" even as we embrace biblical shrewdness.
In contrast to most who would say consensus is a good thing, Let me offer up some thoughts on when it's actually dangerous.
The RoundUp collects the most recent news, listens and observations that caught my attention. This entry highlights: In light of the FBI raiding President Trump’s Florida home, one writer tracks some other disturbing cases.
At some point along the way, we lose our capacity for wonder. C.S. Lewis reveals his knowledge of that in an often-overlooked paragraph of his "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." In the book's dedication to his goddaughter, Lucy, we learn a lesson that has the potential of nurturing our souls.
Could it be that a nation is either blessed or cursed by… parenting? One Old Testament prophet discovers that his kids end up influencing a national leadership decision in a negative way.
What if I told you that much of our society's ills and cultural woes could be traced back to... parenting? Let this brief post encourage you and refresh your commitment to raise and re-parent your children in godly ways.
With the move to a new blog venue over on Substack, I wanted to introduce myself to my new readers who may have no idea who I am. So... hi!