“I don’t belong here.” That was the first thought that entered my mind when I walked into the room labeled, “singles.” I had recently relocated and was interested in building relationships in my new church home. On that particular Sunday morning, I was greeted in the Church entrance and asked what kind of class I …
Category Archives: Christian Living
No More Cheap Dates
I started “real dating” in High School. By “real dating” I mean actually driving to the girl’s house, picking her up, paying for dinner and taking her home (usually by curfew). “Real dating” was far beyond the Jr. High “I’ll-meet-you-at-the-movie-with-all-our-friends-when-my-parents-drop-me-off” dating. I remember my first “real date.” I don’t mind telling you that I had …
Manna Manifesto
Imagine wandering the desert without any food. Now, imagine you share that plight with one or two million other people. That was the situation the children of Israel found themselves in as they fled Egypt to pursue the Promised Land. It wouldn’t take long for some mumbling to start, right? After crossing the Red Sea, …
What a Gift!
On his last birthday, my son Bryce received more than enough gifts. In fact, weeks after the fact, there are still a few of the toys that still haven’t been taken out of their packaging. Its not that Bryce doesn’t like them, its just that he hasn’t made his way through all of the other …
No Laughing Matter
My son is a well-behaved kid. Most of the time, if he needs correction, a short talk is all that is needed. Recently, however, his behavior required something stronger. So, after a serious conversation, I spanked him. As he looked up at me, I knew something was not quite right. He was holding back laughter. …
The Moment I Wish Could Last Forever
If I could go back in time and make one moment last forever, it would be the evening of August 30, 1998. I was spending the weekend in Lufkin, Texas with two of my best friends, Keri and Brandon. They were helping me pursue the girl of my dreams –Jill Jarvis. My friend Keri was …
Why it’s Great to be a Child
Remember when you thought “growing up” was going to be the best thing ever? “Adulthood” represented not having to eat your vegetables, or go run errands with mom, or do your homework, or finish your chores. The dream was to grow up and become independent so you could sleep late, watch tv all day, eat …
Are You Nyctophobic?
Nyctophobia –that’s the fancy term for fear of the dark. Like many children, my son occasionally claims nyctophobia when he doesn’t want to fall asleep. Funny how that works. I imagine, however, that my son’s nyctophobia is nothing compared to the ancient Egyptians experienced during the ninth plague. In Exodus chapter 10, we find Moses …
Navigate FAQ’s
I have had some wonderful conversations related to my book, Navigate. The following are five snippets from those conversations. You seem to emphasize Scripture as the primary means of navigating God’s will. Are you saying that God doesn’t use situations, relationships, and feelings to guide us? No, actually, I believe God uses all sorts …
What is a Catch 22?
Life is full of dilemmas. Many of them are solvable, but occasionally we encounter situations that are logically impossible to solve. For instance: Without experience it is difficult to obtain a job. And, without a job it is difficult to obtain experience. A person who needs to make a purchase will need credit. But Credit …