Off and Away Late last month, Kia and I were in Guatemala celebrating our 20th anniversary. We had an absolutely incredible time. There were so many highlights – from staying on a lake resort only accessible by boat to walking the streets of a city dating back to the 1500’s. We explored a small village […]
The Mountain Before Provision.
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 mine and your favorite posts from the last year or so. PS – There is a new ending to […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
25 years is a long time.
Remember this? A lot can change in 25 years. Look at this list of what happened in 1990: George H W Bush was wrapping up his presidency Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait (the 1st Gulf war) Saturn was launched as a new car company by GM (ending in 2010) The Simpsons first aired on Fox (now […]
the Light is coming!
The power of Light. Last Sunday, all around the world, people celebrated Palm Sunday. The celebration was a reminder of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We joined in the praises, shouts and cheers the people directed toward Jesus. You can’t imagine that day without a bright, sunny and cheerful setting. It’s the high point of Jesus’ ministry. He’s a […]
Pain & Grace are unmerited favor
Renewed Perspective Monday I had the opportunity to teach a small class at a photography convention hosted in Kansas City. It was great to be back in that world. I met several new friends, and I had the opportunity to re-connect with a few old friends too. Reconnecting with these friends, I was reminded of where […]
Rights die here.
Take your ‘buts’ to the Cross! Like any sub-culture, growing up and attending the same church for 30+ years, you hear some stories. One of my favorite stories from the “old days” happened sometime in the 70’s. The story goes something like this… The old saint, Brother Catron, was preaching a Sunday evening message, and he […]
Are you enough?
Measuring up. It’s human nature for us to compare ourselves to one another. As a kid in church I remember listening to people’s unbelievable stories. The stories usually had something to do with drugs or alcohol, members of the opposite sex and tobacco but not necessarily in that order. It was the before and after story. Other […]
