The Bible has a lot to say about vigilance--an attitude of watchfulness about our spiritual life and relationships. All of us drift, and Scripture reminds us that yesterday's victories don't ensure we …
Catching Up: A Meaningful Trip Back to Virginia
From time to time, we like to go "behind the scenes" and give a more personal recording, and this is one of those times. It's been a particularly busy season with the death of my father and all that …
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What Praying for Your Children Does for You
While I'm sure every thoughtful Christian parent prays regularly for their children, we may not realize what praying for our children does for us. William Law opened my eyes to several ways that …
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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; …