One of our five kids has always had a positive outlook on life. Everyone loves her – she brings light to their lives. Lately, though, she’s been s...
Last week, when I came back from five days on the field, I woke up the next morning and found these negative thoughts about my family bombarding my mi...
I was talking to a friend whose 17 year-old daughter is a strong Christian. My friend noticed that she was growing distant and more defiant. “What�...
Yesterday evening on my way to a meeting, I stopped on the highway shoulder and Clint carried a box of books hot off the press to my car. I’ve writt...
Our girls have always been good about allowing me to play the role of father-protector. At times they've ventured further afield than I would have lik...
I re-read my 1/22 entry and it occurred to me, "I really am quite a fanatic. Anybody stumbling across this blog for the first time would think I'm a n...
I believe in discipleship so much, I’m crazy about it. It’s not just that Jesus in his valedictory address commanded it, it also just plain works ...
Talia was going to her first prom. The boy who was taking her is a notorious prankster, so I knew I could take a few liberties. He showed up at the...
First, let's be honest, we live in an A.D.D. generation. We can't focus on anything for very long. Spending an hour in prayer is a tall order; but pr...
My best prayer times are mornings. But mornings can be rough, especially if you're not a coffee person. Here are the six worst traps that have kept me...
