Every other Wednesday, instead of an original post, I'll provide links to podcasts, blogs, articles, etc. that are shaping how I think about the issues I love to write about: Marriage and Family, Culture, Leadership, and the Church. New Churches Q and A: Current Strategy for a Young Church Plant This is from a nationwide organization that … Continue reading Wednesday Roundup: The Church Has Moved! Podcast Interview with Yours Truly…
Waiting Time: Wasted Time?
The last seven months.... How would you describe them? If you had to choose one word, what would it be? I'd love for you to share your word, and why you chose it, in the comments below. For me, the word is: "Wait". Wait. Wait. And wait some more. I grew up skateboarding and playing … Continue reading Waiting Time: Wasted Time?
“Did You Imagine 2020 Would Be Like This?”
Wednesday Roundup: A Revival but without God?
Three writers I respect, have written recently about what appear to be 'revivals' without God - as if that were possible. I would love for you to read, and respond in the comment section, below. David French Joshua Mitchell Ross Douthat
Parenting in a Pandemic: A Half-Marathon? Or a Triathlon?
I bet you had this thought, back in March: "Okay, this totally stinks, but we can hack it. I'll be about July - maybe late-July - before things get back to normal. So let's buckle down. Get it done. Ride hard, now, and trust that in a few months, we can put all of this … Continue reading Parenting in a Pandemic: A Half-Marathon? Or a Triathlon?
Parenting in a Pandemic: But Are You Really Happy?
Our son does something at the breakfast table, each morning, that started off funny, but then got kind of, well, difficult: Jack: Dad, how you doing? Dad: I'm good buddy, how are you? Jack: Mama, how you doing? Mom: Pretty good, thanks for asking! Jack: Dad, how you doing? Dad: Uh, I'm good man. How's … Continue reading Parenting in a Pandemic: But Are You Really Happy?
When Someone’s Son Is Killed…
Steve Cuss was a very young graduate of a Bible College. His first call in ministry was to serve as a chaplain in a Level One trauma unit. On his first night, he describes walking into this scene, in the Intensive Care waiting room:"There were more than a dozen family members, most of them screaming, … Continue reading When Someone’s Son Is Killed…
Parenting in a Pandemic: Forward, Together?
After he turned forty years old, Ray Kinsella decided to take up farming. He’s never done it before. But he, his wife and daughter move to Iowa, and buy a cornfield. One day, when he’s out in the cornfield by himself, he hears a voice: “If you build it, he will come…” Then, Ray sees … Continue reading Parenting in a Pandemic: Forward, Together?
Planting in a Pandemic, Part 4: *Darth Vader Voice* “I Find Your Lack of ‘Expertise’, Disturbing…”
My two year old son calls him "Dark Gator", but to the rest of us he's "Darth Vader" - the baddest Sith Lord on the block; unforgiving commander of the Empire; Intergalactic HR officer who does not want to field your puny work complaint, thank you very much. He's also the voice in my … Continue reading Planting in a Pandemic, Part 4: *Darth Vader Voice* “I Find Your Lack of ‘Expertise’, Disturbing…”
Parenting in a Pandemic, Part 5: And Your Child Shall Lead You…
We were not expecting it, but on Friday evening we got an amazing, grace-filled treat: Our daughter put on a (very short, impromptu) ballet recital in our Living Room. What made this so special, was our daughter's journey to that day: For more than a month before COVID-19, she wore a boot that immobilized … Continue reading Parenting in a Pandemic, Part 5: And Your Child Shall Lead You…
