I’m currently heading to, in, or on my way back from Bolivia. The internet access (along with my time) is a little more sketchy there than here in the States, so I’m re-posting a few of my and your favorite posts from the last year or so. Enjoy! Stop me if you’ve heard this one… One […]
Jerusalem: The Best Ever.
The Best Ever Do a quick Google search on “All Time Greatest”, click though a couple of pages, and you’ll find articles on songs, movies, toys, television shows, rappers and more. There is a list for everything out there. And the list is ranked. All of us have an opinion, and all of us want […]
Gilgal: New Beginning
The Blessings of Failure It’s no secret I’m a KC Royals fan. Some of my earliest sports memories go back to the 1980 World Series between the Royals and Philadelphia Phillies. The entire decade of the 80’s was a high for a Royals fan – the peak being the 1985 World Series Champions. Royals fans […]
Jordan: Point of No Return
The Crisis Moment Israel stands at a place all of us find ourselves at moments in time of life. They are at the edge of the Jordan River. They are prepared to enter the famed “Promised Land”. Everything in life is finally turning their way. Then they encounter the people of the land – giants […]
Egypt: Have fun stormin’ the castle!
It kinda feels good… Why does someone stay in an unhealthy relationship? Not just relationships with people but drugs, porn, gambling, eating, sex, shoes – you name it. Why do we stay there? I’m no psychologist (I have a hard time spelling it), but I think it’s about believing life on the “other side” is actually better. […]
Your Journey: Don’t Stop Believin’
That was awkward… Last Sunday, I spoke at my church – Cross Points Church. This month, we’ve been discussing money. Slice it any way you want, money is an awkward subject…especially at church. My daughter summed it up well the week before I preached. She said, “Dad, I always think it’s kind of weird when Pastor David […]
No Party Line.
On Living Well. One of the more important books on writing, so I’ve learned, is On Writing Well by William Zinsser. It is a thoroughly enjoyable book. Zinsser addresses the fear of failure with a wonderful story from poet Allen Ginsberg. Ginsberg was asked if there was a moment when he made the decision to […]
Everybody Hates Andy Bondurant
I Hate Christian Laettner. Saturday night I watched the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary, “I Hate Christian Laettner.” I was fascinated by the sub-culture surrounding one person, and specifically the hate directed at him. For those unaware, Christian Laettner was a superstar college basketball player at Duke University in the late 80’s and early 90’s. […]
The Weight of Fear (Don’t be afraid!)
Pick-up Sticks There is a story in the bible about the great prophet Elijah. A famine ravaged the land – no rain fell for 3+ years. Along with the rest of the nation, Elijah was hungry. He visits a widow who is gathering sticks for a fire. While performing this chore, she is planning the […]
Why so angry?
Anger and God We are taught to fear anger. Do a quick quote search on “anger,” and you’ll see I’m right. Anger is scary. Sometimes we’re so mad we can’t see straight. It burns us up. It drives us to do and say things we’ll regret. Anger is the first step to bitterness. Too often anger […]
