Several years ago, I met a guy named Dallas. A college pastor at the time, it didn’t take long to realize he had a past. Family? Nonexistent. Jail time? Absolutely. But Dallas wasn’t dangerous. And for the first week or … Continued
Last weekend, we made the four-hour trek to visit family. The country between here and there is intoxicating. Rolling hills coated with oaks and maples and pines – oh my! This stretch of land is also void of people. We … Continued
The situation in Houston is unprecedented and devastating. We’re talking a 1-in-500 year flood event. Some spots have received 40+ inches of rain. Entire communities are submerged. Thousands have been forced to seek shelter. Many, many people have lost everything. … Continued
The night before the total eclipse, I had decided not to go. Distance – it would require a 4-hour drive. Inconvenience – I couldn’t leave, say, the night before, because I had to drop the kids off at school. Exhaustion … Continued
God wired you to live with passion and purpose. Too often, however, in our pursuit of becoming who we were meant to be, we move forward without letting go. When it comes to growth, dumping old, toxic habits is as … Continued
I was in my minivan outside of a church, unable to move, paralyzed by anxiety. And I was supposed to speak in less than fifteen. (And, yes, I own a minivan. I drive it unashamedly, in fact. It has 17 … Continued
(This is the second of two posts on spiritual practices that combat superficiality. Check out the first post HERE.) 5. The practice of learning “In times of change learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with … Continued
I pulled out of my driveway when I realized I made a beginner’s mistake. I needed directions to the nearest Lowe’s and forgot to let Waze know. With my butt squarely in the road, I had no choice but to … Continued
We’re becoming a headphone culture. Commutes to work, workouts at your gym of choice, even the digital nature of our jobs all make the ground ripe for an abundance of audio content. I’m tempted to push back against this. Time … Continued
Porn has staked its claim in our culture, and no demographic is immune. For years, I was a statistic, caught in the clutches of addiction. I’m one of the lucky ones, however. I got caught. Four years ago this month, … Continued