Every century or so, there’s a major generational, philosophical shift in how we view life, God, and relationships. As a pastor, one of the most significant shifts I’ve seen is the way young adults …
A Short Greeting and Italian Prelude
Lord willing, Lisa and I are flying into Italy on Christmas Day. I'm scheduled to preach this coming weekend in Northern Milan, and then I'll be speaking at a national marriage and family conference, …
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Do You Want to Be a Burden to Love?
I had to search my soul to understand that gift-giving can be passive aggressive; we all have expectations about how we want to be loved, and many times those expectations are legitimate. But I came …
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Best Reads of 2025 (and One Terrific Watch)
We’re sending this list out earlier this year, since some welcome the suggestions for Christmas gifts. As you’ll see, I’m usually at least a decade behind in my reading (very few of these were …
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Would You Like to Help Shape a Message Offering Comfort and Healing to Hurting Christian Parents?
I’ve finished my first solid draft on the working title: When Christian Parents Hurt. The focus is on Christian parents with adult children who are making choices that are breaking their parents’ …
Slowing Down: You Know You Need to, You Know You Want to, These Writers Tell Us How
As the holiday season is upon us, one of the best things we can do for our families and our own souls is to slow down. Way down. We all know this. We are more attentive lovers to our God, our spouses, …