The man walking in front of me down the narrow hotel corridor was going so slow. And it was breakfast time. I’m in a hurry in the morning; there’s much to do. But then I saw his left leg drag a bit …
My Dad’s Last Act Was So Boss!
I don't mean to turn this blog into a running commentary on my Dad, but if you'll permit me one last opportunity, I'd like to share some final thoughts after going through his things. And then let me …
Time Well Spent
One of the most boring chapters in the Bible (Genesis 5) contains one of the most powerful sermons about earthly insignificance and our need to live reflective lives so that we can focus on what …
He’s Already Here
Last Friday was one of my favorite kinds of days—I wrote in the morning, went for a run along the Brushy Creek Trail in Austin, Texas, had a mid-afternoon barbecue lunch with Lisa (we were in Texas; …
My Dad’s Last Spot
“This is where my dad will spend his final days.” I looked at my dad lying in the hospital bed that had just arrived in my parent’s apartment (the lower level of my sister’s house). When Lisa and I …
Saying Goodbye to My Dad
On Sunday, after I preached three services at Cherry Hills, Lisa and I met with a premarital couple for almost an hour and a half, talking through some key issues in their relationship. It was a great …