Anticipation

Anticipation

Anticipation. It’s an oft-used word this time of year, whether it is the blossoming excitement of a child opening up presents long settled under the tree or the hope of new beginnings by the turn of the calendar from one year to the next. Truly, I’ve yet to meet a...
Old Paths in a New Age

Old Paths in a New Age

“Preach the Word.” I’ve often heard this phrase from professors training us who were heading into pastoral ministry, or from individuals now who encourage me prior to me teaching our teens.  What I think they really mean are things like “don’t mix...
Time to Fly

Time to Fly

Most blogs I’m asked to write are intensely of the theological variety (study of God, looking at Christ, implications to practical living, etc.). This one is unique for me, truly a glimpse into my heart as I think through what “words of wisdom and inspiration” (or...
“The One”

“The One”

Love. Romance. The next movie you watch or the next fictional book you read and there’s a decent chance you’ll find yourself hearing about or seeing these words play out on the page or screen. Our culture “loves” and loves to talk about romance, this idea of being...