Is there a more loaded word in the English language than "success"? The types of people we like to tag as successful center around a narrow list of characteristics. Money is usually the first marker, followed by acclaim, and then maybe influence. But am I truly successful because I have money? What about acclaim? I... Continue Reading →
Books, Songs, Podcasts and Practices That Helped Me Grow Up in 2017
I am indebted to the mentors, the muses, and the motivations I gained this past year from a wide range of areas. Each item is something that I was exposed to in 2017 that had a high impact on me changing and maybe even growing up. Music Band of Horses - Last January was so... Continue Reading →
Why I Am Starting Something New?
I relaunched this blog back in May. There was a lot of prep to get it started again but I have never felt burdened by it. I started the Apprentice Experience in August and have been doing weekly readings and assignments. This has taken a little bit of time away from the blog but I... Continue Reading →
A Month of Growing Up
Thank you for riding along with me this past month as the Grow Up Blog was launched and I try to be your guide to a more mature Christian life. I know the writing has been beneficial to me and I pray that some of my words have challenged and inspired you. Don't forget that you... Continue Reading →
Running The Race: When I Became A Runner
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. Wednesday morning I became a runner. Sure, I... Continue Reading →
Running The Race: Christian Life Tracker
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. I have a sensor in my running shoe... 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 →
Apprenticeship With Jesus: Day 1
For Lent, I am walking us through a book called Apprenticeship With Jesus. You can follow along by reading my highlights and reflections. Extensive previews of the book can be found through Google Books and Amazon, as well as eBook purchasing options. Day 1: A Case of Theological Malpractice (Salvation is Also A Life) - American Christianity seems... Continue Reading →