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Leave. Now.
We like our Jesus stories tidy. Especially the Christmas stories. You know the routine: angel, stable, manger, wise men, then fade to Silent Night by candlelight. But after Christmas, the story swerves. There’s a dream. A warning….
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Giving Interrupts Our Illusions
It’s still the first week of the year, which makes my snarky side want to ask: Have you broken your New Year’s resolutions yet? For years, my father used this season to set new goals. He…
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Favorite Books of the Year
Every December I look back at the books I’ve read over the past year (about 70 as I write this) and share my favorites. These are the ones that rattled my thinking a bit, or…
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The Sound of Gratitude
Thanksgiving is this week. It’s a holiday that hits every one of our five senses. We see the people we love. We smell the kitchen, that perfect mix of turkey, butter, and even something slightly…
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The Ugly Tree
When I first graduated from college and was a newlywed husband, I was eager to create a thriving business. Like a good entrepreneur, I looked around for a unique advantage and realized I was living…
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You Aren’t Stupid, But Other People Are
Before we slide fully into the season of thankfulness, hope, peace, and joy, I have a rant to share. Mid-November feels like the right time. I’ll get it out of my system so I can…
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The Rusty Book Club
Let’s be honest: Most book clubs are run by women. Now, before you fire off an email, hear me out—this is not a complaint. Quite the opposite. Women are out there leading discussions, building community,…
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Gideon, Laughter, and Soviet Airmail
Have you read the story of Gideon lately? I did recently and, curiously, found myself laughing out loud. No offense to God or Gideon, but it’s a hilarious story! More on that in a bit….
