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Reflections of a New Grandpa

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14 “Grandparenthood is one of life’s rewards for surviving your own children.” – Erma Bombeck It’s been a remarkable week. On Monday night, November...

Doxological Gratitude

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 Early in our marriage, Carrie and I lived for two years in Abilene, Texas. Looking back, these graduate school years are...

Is Holy Living for Losers?

Is holy living for losers? Is the Christian life for dorks who can’t do any better anyhow, bless their poor little hearts? A popular stereotype in some quarters is that sinful living is a whole lot more fun than holy living. The image portrayed is that of the godly...

Called to Community

“Real community is not homogeneity. It is the discipline and devotion of disparate people bearing with one another in the hard tasks of love.” Richard John Neuhaus Lasting relationships require hard work. Anyone who’s sustained a friendship for more than a year or two...

Faith and Action

“If you read history, you will find that the Christians who did most for the present world were just those who thought most of the next.” –C. S. Lewis Watching TV can be a dangerous activity. Wayne Elsey learned this the hard way when he saw a shoe wash up during news...