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 …
Breaking Out of Your Spiritual Rut: Embracing the Diversity and Fullness of Christian Worship
I recently had the pleasure of talking with Elie Samaha on The Healthy Christian Project about Sacred Pathways. He did a marvelous job leading the discussion about the nine different …
My Favorite Reads of 2024
Almost half the books on my list this year are re-reads so this list may seem dated, but these are some of the books that have continued to shape my thinking this year. I'd love to hear what you've …
The Good Gifts of Christmas
Every year, I hear understandable laments about Christians over-commercializing Christmas with their gift-giving. Message received. But gift-giving starts with God and can be a wonderful element of …