I have a meeting today that I have a small role in. I am worried not so much about my performance in the meeting but more about how my performance will be assessed by others. If I can trust God in helping me with the tasks at hand why can't I trust him with the... Continue Reading →
Running the Race: Feeling God’s Pleasure
On Dec. 4 I will run in the White Rock Marathon in Dallas. Once a week, I will provide my observations on the connection between the spiritual life and training to run a marathon. Please visit my White Rock fundraising page to honor my daughter and contribute to a great cause. St. Irenaeus once said that, "The glory of God... Continue Reading →
Marriage Conferences Are About Christlikeness
Many people fail to realize that how you live your life as a Christian is important to God. Sure, they understand what a Christian looks like from a cultural stand point but what about what a Christian looks like interpersonally and intrapersonally. As someone who is concerned about other Christians becoming Christlike, I have grown... Continue Reading →
Running The Race: It’s Not About The Shoes
On Dec. 4 I will run in the White Rock Marathon in Dallas. Once a week, I will provide my observations on the connection between the spiritual life and training to run a marathon. Please visit my White Rock fundraising page to honor my daughter and contribute to a great cause. As I prepare for a marathon, I struggle... Continue Reading →
The Parenting Test
Tests are provided in school to determine how much a student has learned. But does life provide consistent means of assessment when it comes to our Christian life? Sure, we can think of life's big tests such as disease, death, and tragedy, but what about the every day? Are there moments in our day in... Continue Reading →
Friday Night Lights Should Have Won
I peeked in on the Emmy's last night, hoping to see if one of my favorite shows would win series of the year. I have watched Friday Night Lights since its first episode five years ago. In that episode, the storyline was pretty much what you would expect involving football, teenagers, and high school. But... Continue Reading →
Running The Race: Timing Is Everything
On Dec. 4 I will run in the White Rock Marathon in Dallas. Once a week, I will provide my observations on the connection between the spiritual life and training to run a marathon. Please visit my White Rock fundraising page to honor my daughter and contribute to a great cause. The first thing that... Continue Reading →
The Christian Must Reads
The good people over at Renovare have recently released a book entitled 25 Books Every Christian Should Read. I thought it would be interesting to compare their list of classic books for the Christian life with the most recent Christian book stores best sellers lists. You don't have to look too hard into culture to... Continue Reading →
Best of Christian Life Hacker: How To Think About God During A Crisis
Yesterday's anniversary of Sept. 11 reminded me of something I wrote last winter. In our most stressful and trying moments, God should be at the center of our thoughts. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. So I put together a short list of things to remember and do during a crisis. The original post can... Continue Reading →
What Changed On Sept. 11
September 11, 2001 was a key moment in my life. I was deeply affected by the tragedy. It sickened me to think that there was evil in the world capable of accomplishing what that group of terrorists accomplished. I decided that week that I didn't want to be a part of a world where this... Continue Reading →
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