A few nights ago, my wife and I looked at each other and said, “How do we handle this? Dear God, help!” We were trying to navigate a challenging parenting situation, one of the countless scenarios that inevitably arise on the parenting journey, and one that was relatively complex. It was a reminder that being … More One Word
The doctor’s words were frank and sobering, and left a rogue wave of fear in their wake. Earlier this summer, I started feeling the effects of what I assumed was a fairly common flu. As one day after the next passed, and my condition continued to worsen, I started to wonder if it was something … More You Are With Me, But…
When you wake up in the morning, what do you typically find yourself thinking about in the first five minutes? I’m betting it includes all the work that you need to get done today….and tomorrow….and this week. What happens to your joy when you begin to think about all the work that needs to get … More God In Work
As soon as I spoke the words, I realized I couldn’t take them back. It was too late, and little did I know how much they would be used against me. The words weren’t critical, cutting, or demeaning, but they were dangerous. Dangerous in a “disrupt my comfort zone and crush parental laziness kind of … More Re-Learning Play and Laughter
I don’t like funny noises at my house. I don’t want to hear funny noises coming from a vehicle, the washer or dryer, the sink, the AC, or anything else. I like it when things are humming and working just fine. My wife approached me recently and said, “Honey, the garbage disposal is making funny … More Not So Funny Noises
“Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Jeremiah 6:16) I can look back over the years and point to numerous conversations with older men–men who have logged some serious miles with God–that have impacted me … More Stallions and Sages
From the blog archives, but the message is as relevant as ever… I often find myself springing off the couch and diving across the living room floor on Sunday afternoons during NFL games. It’s not because I’m wildly celebrating the latest Broncos touchdown, nor is it because I’m reenacting the circus catch my eyeballs just … More Have You Heard?
The following post should take less than 90 seconds to read. Applying the message, however, can lead to years of blessing. 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than … More 90 Second Blog: Do Not Worry
I looked across the table and couldn’t help but smile. I was enjoying breakfast with a friend, who even after 76 years of life, has a fire in his eyes and a mind that’s as quick-witted and sharp as ever. I enjoy meeting with Jim for many different reasons. There’s something priceless about learning from … More Breakfast With Jim
