Does age matter?
When you're old it's important to be young at heart--to avoid the cynicism that so easily comes as a result of chronic disappointment. Can we…
Teenagers
I've made a deal with my kids--that I will do my best not to needlessly embarrass them. If/when I do--I've asked them to point it…
Who is it for?
“... I suggest one form of rationing which we ought to impose on ourselves. Abstain from all thinking about other people’s faults, unless your duties…
Detour
I work a lot with college students. I've met some of the most amazing people. It's a delight--and gives me hope for the future. Occasionally,…
Glorious wretches
"I do indeed, Sir," said Caspian. "I was wishing that I came from a more honorable lineage." "You come of the Lord Adam and the…
All of Him
Christians rightly make a big deal out of the death and resurrection of Christ. "By His wounds we are healed." This is not merely a…
Don’t forget to play
In our house, we try not to overemphasize winning. An overly competitive spirit in the home (and as a worldview) can sow quite a bit…
Good laughter and bad
If Pastors had "Surgeon General's Warnings" we'd put one on humor. And then we'd immediately feel like a bunch of killjoys. Unfortunate. You see, I…
Prayer
Christians believe that prayer--communicating with God--is a central part of one's religious life. The Church teaches prayer by working through the relevant Biblical passages, the…
Power of song
Music has a profound influence on us. We remember the words that we sing more than the books we read, TED Talks or sermons we…