As children of God, we should be accustomed to hearing and obeying His commands. He speaks to us in prayer, song, Scripture reading and through sermons. His voice is the final authority in our lives, both now and in eternity. We would do well not to test Him as we tested our earthly fathers. His direction is divine, His will perfect … More Daddy Gets the Final Word

The world is watching our reactions to see if we will hit a home run, a God-honoring reaction, or if we swing and completely miss with a worldly, hateful, and hurtful reaction. Keeping a strong prayer life is essential to maintaining an eternal perspective when the world throws us a curveball. … More Prepare to Meet the Challenge of the Day

When existence is steady and peaceful, it is much easier to glimpse and appreciate beauty. When life bears down and presses us under its burdens, the suggestiveness of tranquility in the near or distant past pushes through the cracks in our heart like a smoke test. … More Broken Vessels

For some, this holiday season will be the first without their husband, wife, sister, child, grandparent, beloved aunt, fun uncle, sibling-like cousin, life-long friend. The aching void left by death and separation throbs like nothing else during the holidays. I think it is supposed to feel that way. … More Good(?) Grief

Like the “Preacher” of Ecclesiastes, I sense the temporal nature, the vapor-like essence of life. When I look in the mirror, I see what age has done to me, is doing to me. My reflections provides a constant reminder that my days are numbered here on this earth. … More A Hoary Headed Reminder

I was considering the dispositions of people the other day, thinking through the implications of optimism, melancholy, dependence, insecurity, confidence, happiness, and the like, and a question sprung to mind: What does it look like to embrace our dispositions? … More Gravity