The One He Loves
I recently spent some time in the book of John and found myself chuckling at references to “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” (13:23, 19:26, 20:2). The disciple is unnamed and there are few descriptors to make his identity certain. The…
The Evolution of Love
Relationships are full of peaks, valleys, and periods of individual and collective growth – all of which create a more meaningful bond. Listen as I share my experience in my spoken word piece “The Evolution of Love.”
Coloring for Dummies (aka Grown-Ups)
Tonight at Vacation Bible School, the children in my class of 4- and 5-year-olds colored pictures of a crucifix. As we discussed the death of Christ, the teacher explained what a cross was and told them to color the ones…
Sunbeams and Raindrops: Aerial Lessons in Faith
The devil was beating his wife the other day. It is an old wives tale, that whenever a rain shower fails to chase the sun from the sky, the devil is supposedly abusing his better half. I don’t recall the…
Pathway to Peace: Finding Your Center
I spent part of my weekend in the company of an active one-year-old child. It was a good time; he was high on life, and I caught a contact. I watched as he bounced around nearly every inch of his…
God’s Request: Believe in Me
The last time things did not go as planned, I retrieved my trampled faith from the ground, dusted it off, and tucked it deep in my heart for safekeeping. Imagine my surprise when it reemerged, resilient as ever, ready to…
Instant Blessings: Believing God for Suddenly
Friday afternoon I sat staring at my Blackberry in confusion as I read an e-mail from a client. The sender thanked my team for some work we had done. He was referencing documents that he had just received – only…
