To my Sarah Elizabeth, Thank you for the last 20 years of being my wife, and for the last 24 years of your friendship. From our first date at Waves of Fun till now… you’ve made life’s journey exceedingly more meaningful, colorful, flavorful, and fun…
Having just celebrated Father’s Day with our three children, I’m intrigued by the question… “What is a dad’s highest calling?” Is it to make sure my children make straight As? To train them to be star athletes in multiple sports at once? To send them to…
What’s the worst mistake you’ve ever made? Does it haunt you? Has it permanently taken up residence in your heart, propping its feet up on the couch of your soul and replaying itself…
What’s the worst mistake you’ve ever made? Does it haunt you? Has it permanently taken up residence in your heart, propping its feet up on the couch of your soul and replaying itself…
The following story is based on true events found in the Bible’s New Testament. (Mark 6:45-53) “If a sunny day doesn’t work, then let’s try a storm.” The respected rabbi, Jesus of Nazareth, whispered…
The following story is based on true events found in the Bible’s New Testament. (Mark 5:21-43) Almost exactly 1,990 years ago, the respected Rabbi—Jesus of Nazareth—lands on the shores of Capernaum…
Several weeks ago, I had an unusual encounter with fear. Like a wrong turn into a dark alley, life’s GPS seemed to unexpectedly glitch and brought me face to face with this formidable foe…
“Are they really at the beach together again?” “Why do they never tag me in their Snapchat pics?” “Why wasn’t I invited to the concert when it looks like everyone else in the world was there?” Those are just a few statements that flow from the watershed of FOMO…
There will never be a lack of holidays to celebrate. Hallmark will make sure of it. Currently, the most popular holidays to commemorate in the U.S. are Christmas, Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day, Easter, Independence Day, Father’s Day…
“Why????” You shout that one-word question into the cold night sky. You mutter it under your breath. You ask it in your prayers and with any friends or family you might be lucky enough see during his time of quarantine and global pandemic. Why am I: losing my job, receiving a salary-cut…
The global response to the Coronavirus Pandemic has been as varied as the millions of virus-types in the world today. Some cope by sharing memes, such as the hypothetical episode of The Office where: Michael ignores…
Last week was one for the history books. Our children will remember the Coronavirus Pandemic like many of us remember September 11, 2001. Toss in a crushing blow to the stock market, Friday the 13th, a full moon, the beginning of…
The Christmas story is a true story. History, logic, fulfilled prophecy, and the spiritual experience of changed lives have left behind a smoking gun. However, not everything we’ve been told about the Christmas story is true. In particular, here are…
History is filled with unsung heroes. From police men and women, to firefighters, to EMS personnel, to members of our military, to stay-at-home moms. So, how can we—as men—become unsung heroes to the people we love…
Could your Thanksgiving use more spice? I’m not referring to the turkey, stuffing, gravy, cornbread, or pumpkin pie—unless, of course, any of those tastes significantly bland. (In that case, yes, add some spice!) But I am curious… Do you wish…
November is National Adoption month, so many of my friends are celebrating the occasion and using it to raise awareness. My wife and I haven’t yet adopted a child, but–more than ever–we want to support…
With great pomp and circumstance that little bundle of joy (and tax deduction!) is born into your world. Whether you brought your baby home from the hospital or adopted him or her sometime later, the question…
Why cancer? Why tsunamis? Why mass shootings? Why do bad things happen in the world? The answers are as multifaceted as the questions…
If you could trade places with someone famous, who would you pick? Maybe you’d love to be known as the world’s greatest basketball player or business mogul. Perhaps you’d trade…
Do you know two Christians who always seem to get along? I’ve met plenty who couldn’t, and you probably have as well. (Depending on the day, I sometimes…
He disrespected your favorite politician! She mocked your taste in music! His comments about your beliefs were less than kind. She’s built an entire case against the way you’ve chosen to raise your children…
You love your city, your town, your community. It’s not perfect, but no city is. You have your favorite grocery store, pet store, gas station, radio station, coffee shop, and barber shop. But the questions…
Driving his girls to school each day. Taking them to zoos, parks, and fairs. Giving them “horsy rides” through the house. Reading to them each night before bed. These were the kinds of things that made Walt Disney appear…
What holidays do you enjoy most? Perhaps you ring in each New Year’s Day with confetti and a kazoo. Maybe you dye your water green every St. Patrick’s Day. Perchance you patriotically decorate the grave of a respected veteran on Memorial Day…
Do you ever feel like something’s missing? If you’re like most of us, the craving for completion, satisfaction, and peace has little to do with whether or not things are going well…
In a world plagued with allegations of “fake news” (whether justified or unfounded), what is your trusted source for truth? How does your view of truth impact the way you see the world? Here are three of the most common worldviews and…
What can we learn about the meaning of life from the great state of Texas? More than you might think… One Story: Our true story begins with a 11-year-old boy named Ira Yates. After his father died…
When we were kids, making friends seemed easy. “Do you like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches? Me too! What’s your favorite Mario Brothers Nintendo game? Mine too! Do you prefer…
You’ve tried drinking more green tea, watching the sun rise, streaming more comedies, or going shopping. “If only,” you’ve thought, “I could spend more time playing with my dog, lying in a hammock, living in the moment…
You grew up there. It’s where you went to school, played on the playground, learned to ride a bike. Whether it was Hinton or Huntington Beach, Madison or Miami, Saint Albans or Saint Louis…