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I’m afraid we’re not living like our lives will echo in eternity. We can pretend we are. We can tell each other we are. We can post on social media like we are. But we’re not. At least, I’m not.

The Advent Conspiracy movement started small—just a handful of churches who would try this experiment and make the story personal again. The news spread quickly, resources were created, and along [...]

A list of some of my favorite resources.

Our world feels broken, divisive, unsettled, and loud. Many of us find ourselves pulling away from conversations and community. We retreat back to our tribes to feel safe, to feel heard, to feel [...]

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. [...]