I have been reading and studying the gospel of Matthew along with friends in my church, and it has been pretty mind blowing. This Sunday I am going to be speaking from Matthew 13, where Jesus likens our hearts to soil. For me personally, the analogy is challenging. Have I let what is true be [...]

It’s still so unreal. I have a Haitian friend who works in the Dominican Republic; his wife and children live in Haiti. When the earthquake hit, he emailed me to tell me he was going home and wasn’t sure where his family was, or if they were okay. I don’t know what that’s like. It [...]

Firstly: Thanks to my friends for all of your input on the driving songs. It was fun building a list from your suggestions, plus a few of my favorites. It’s in no way conclusive; that’s the fun thing about playlists. I’m sure the second I post this I’ll think of another hundred songs to go [...]

All right, friends – help me out! I’ve had a few conversations lately about how great certain songs sound in the car, how they can match the driving mood.  Which doesn’t mean every driving song is for leadfoots. – Some driving songs are thoughtful and mellow (reflective ride) – Some are fun and upbeat vacation [...]

I realize how valuable new starts are. It’s a challenging, encouraging feeling to have a blank canvas, a newly tilled field, an open road. Fresh commitments are fueled by the thought: “This time I’m going to make it! I can feel it!” It’s why January is considered the most disciplined month of the year. We [...]