Generous Explanations
Around our house, many interactions end like this: Me (usually in my head): Why didn’t she… Susan (usually in her head): Why isn’t he… Then, several days later, after I have made up several unhealthy…
Spiritual Growth
Devotional-style readings to help you grow and develop wisdom as a spouse, parent, friend, leader, and most importantly, as a Jesus-follower.
God Has a Plan for Your Life
Recently, Andy Stanley interviewed me at a Buckhead Church men’s event here in Atlanta. As the conversation progressed, I asked Andy what life experiences brought him to an active, meaningful faith in Jesus. My journey…
Nobody Saw It Coming
In a recent post, I shared some thoughts on Tim Keller’s assessment of modern culture. How people today are “living their truth” instead of “living the Truth.” Honestly, that post left me depressed and sad….
Identity or Theology?
Okay, this may seem like a “which came first, the chicken or the egg?” kind of question, but which comes first… believing in God or knowing about God? Over the years, the church seems to…
Your Truth or His Truth
One of our board members recently spent time with Tim Keller, who has written numerous books, built a thriving church in New York City, and is now working on a church planting movement in the…
Brokenness
Every committed Jesus-follower I know tells a story of brokenness. For some (like me), the brokenness led to true faith. We found ourselves in the middle of a marriage meltdown, or personal financial crisis. Or…
Following Jesus . . . in Eight Words
“Spirit of the Living God, Fall fresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the Living God, Fall fresh on me.” – Daniel Iverson, “Spirit of the Living God” The…
The Bridge to Nowhere
As I’m sure you know, the city of Atlanta hosted this year’s Super Bowl. Officials estimated approximately 150,000 out of town guests and over 1 million total people would attend the game or the various…
Talents, Skills, and Strengths
Modern-day Christians love personality tests. Everybody’s trying to figure out everybody else. Right now, people are talking a lot about the Enneagram. Before that, it was StrengthsFinder. Wouldn’t it be great if we could answer…
Run the Race
Unless you were in a coma, you’re aware that Super Bowl LIII was held here in Atlanta a couple of weeks ago. My wife and I were invited to an event downtown and since the…
