Forty years ago, my wife and I had been married a little over a year. We were living in Houston, and I...
My daughter’s letter to Santa. A little fuzzy, I know, but appropriate since I’m feeling a little fuzzy at the moment myself. The fairy charms and jewels and the Guess Who? game are...
Our culture is in love with short cuts. No matter what you are doing, there is someone out there telling you a...
The smallest things can make a big difference, says Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project and other books. On a recent...
Jennifer at Getting Down With Jesus welcomes the tough questions that arise when she and her seven-year-old daughter turn the pages of their Bibles. ...
Engage God with great passion and love by engaging the ways that God has spoken to you. Be on the journey.
My five-year-old, Rowan, and I had enjoyed a full day together: a morning at the zoo, followed by a picnic in the park and a stop at Target, where I'd picked up two...
I’m ashamed to admit this. ...
You may have large calling to a wider world, but we ALL have a local calling to the small world in which...
You’ve decided that bi-vocational ministry makes sense for you. But not all second jobs are created equal. Every person and situation is...
We’ve reached the end. ...
Do coworkers ever drive you crazy? If so, you might find encouragement in this video.
I walked into the conference room full of women by myself. I am used to walking into rooms by myself. As one half of a married couple attending church activities alone, it becomes commonplace. ...
When I gave Dad a tour of my workplace, we were maybe five steps into the newsroom when he took in our...
It was a typical Sunday morning. Good worship. Good message. Good time to finish up so that I could get some lunch. (Be careful not to throw stones, because you know exactly what...
The man is a “club scene legend,” my roommate tells me. He’s a real-life Batman: a mysterious, wealthy benefactor. You’ll be minding...
At five, my son is quickly learning the ways of the world when it comes to dealing with others. It’s a necessary skill. Maybe the most necessary. ...
I can't believe I just did that. I groaned and covered my face in disbelief. ...
Progression of Faith - Mike Leaptrott writes about the growth of his faith over the years. ...
In high school, I finished second in my graduating class. And while that may seem like an accomplishment, and I was indeed...
