Charity Case

Jesus’ words are an affront to our pride. He calls each one of us out as a charity case. If we are unwilling to agree an

Mentoring

This was shown at church a few weekends ago. This was filmed right around the time of my surgery, and I could barely speak bec

Little Brother

For over year now, I’ve been in a mentoring relationship with a young man named Anthony. What started out as a partnersh

Loyalty & Kindness

Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. My mothe

Do You Love or Hate Running?

This morning I decided to start off my day with a quick run around the pond. It was a cool and misty morning – perfect w

Everyone Feels Self-Important

I doubt many would be surprised to hear that I have a special place in my heart for technology. I love the way our church webs

Aren’t We Clever?

As I was reading last night, I came across Luke 10:21. It’s part of a passage that I’ve always enjoyed, but with t

Redeeming the Broken Parts of Me

Yesterday’s post was difficult to write. It’s challenging to take a hard look at your own struggles and then put t

Disturbed

“For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come.” – Hebrews 13:14 (N

Faking It

Our culture today has rejected the “plastic” feel that characterized certain elements of the past few decades. Ins

Dreaming for Our Kids

If you’re a parent or ever plan to be a parent, what is your biggest dream for your kids? What aspiration is at the top

The Beast of Familiarity (part 2)

Not only can familiarity have a negative impact on our marriages and friendships, it can have a similar impact on our relation

The Beast of Familiarity

Today I made a quick trip back to Fort Worth to participate in a rehearsal dinner and officiate a wedding. Although I feel ver