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It’s hard to explain how shocking it was. It was as if God spoke to my heart through that little boy...And thanks to those two words, I now had the rest of the flight to think and pray about that.

A few years back I was asked, along with some other authors, to express my thanks to the inestimable Eugene Peterson. Today as I reflect on his life, I am once again reminded of the legacy Eugene [...]

To assume you can only focus on the goal in front of you without ever paying mind to all that’s happening around you is not only foolish but also dangerous. And that brings us to the topic of culture.

A list of some of my favorite resources.

Scripture is filled with poetic action language describing the Christian life. Press on. Strain toward. Take hold. Follow in His steps. And do it with all your might.

Let’s talk about antidotes.  You know, something that counteracts a poison or a disease. I still need to get to the bottom of this one: is the antidote to a jellyfish sting really urine?  I [...]

One night in Managua, Nicaragua, it was my honor to stay in the home of a very generous family in an extremely impoverished part of the city.  The meal my host served of black beans and warm [...]

Take a stroll with me down memory-lane, will you?  Depending on your age, these will hit you differently.  These are (ready for it?) highlights from the top Christmas gift-crazes since the 80’s.

Years ago, when one my girls was four years old, I was working on a project at our house, repairing the steps to our basement.  And she was sitting next to me, watching.

We could learn from the experts on this topic. You know, on the topic of wonder. We could learn from those who are still surprised and amazed on a regular basis.  The, well, not-old.  Kids. [...]