Sports have played a significant role in my life through the years. I have learned how to function as part of a team. I have been pushed toward greater success by the constructive criticism of coaches. I have learned how to live a healthy, active lifestyle. I have learned to follow through on commitments even when I would rather quit. Because I … [Read more...]
Responding to Infertility
There are few things more joyful than welcoming a new life into the world. And there are few things more emotionally devastating than infertility. When a couple is unable to conceive or carry a child to term, the grief runs deep. And for a variety of reasons, more and more couples have walked this painful journey. In recent years, there have … [Read more...]
Raising Servants
In his book Changing the Game, John O’Sullivan addresses the fast growing cultural phenomenon of youth sports. O’Sullivan does not claim to be a follower of Jesus but even secular observers see the signs of danger. O’Sullivan issues an insightful warning to parents, “Remember that your kids may be the most important thing in your life, but they are … [Read more...]
Too Many Choices
Sexual orientation and sexual identity are prominent issues in today’s culture. We certainly need to be committed to God’s unchanging truth about identity, sexuality and gender design. But we also need to grow in compassion and understanding. We need to speak clearly but we need to speak graciously. Matt & Laurie Krieg are with Hole in My Heart … [Read more...]
The Baloney Detector
I recently completed Dave McClellan’s book on preaching. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity (i.e. believability). “Preachers who take on a different persona (tone of voice and mannerism) when they get up to preach lose credibility. The audience catches the duplicity and doesn’t trust the ‘imposter.’” The preacher’s character is of greater … [Read more...]