The Kind Cynic
The other day I told my wife that I can be a cynic. She didn’t argue with me, which is one of the many irritating things about being married to someone who knows you well….
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I Write About Seeing
Last June I had the opportunity to visit the Galápagos Islands. The trip was organized by a group that encourages faith-inspired generosity. They hired First Century Voyages to handle the logistics, who in turn chartered…
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The Sanitization of Doubt
The ironic thing about confidence is its comfort with doubt. This struck me over 30-years ago when I was leading a bible study at my church. As an elder, with a mandate to model faith,…
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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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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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Wasteful Generosity is Grace in Disguise
People ask me a lot of things about generosity. But one question is common: “How can you be sure your gift is going to be used wisely?” The wording changes. Sometimes it’s about impact, sometimes…
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Junkyard Monk
An earlier post mentioned that my tools for spiritual growth had stopped working. Don’t freak out. My faith isn’t broken. But the disciplines need a rebuild. I’ve tinkered with just about every brand of Christian…
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The Irony of Safety
Last week I told the story of losing my class ring while Jesse lifted a truck high enough for me to change a tire. I know—it sounds crazy, like I was working with superheroes, but…
