I put my shoes on in the entryway to my house and looked around. It had all the signs of Christmas excitement. A nativity toy play set lay scattered on the ground, Christmas books were piled on the coffee table, and decorations hung prominently from the hearth, tree, and banister. The triumphant tune of "Joy … Continue reading Joy to the World and a Deathbed Smile
Real Men
A real man leads by serving He does his best at everything And never stops learning ~ A real man would rather call than text He’s a gentleman to women And makes his no, no, and his yes, yes ~ A real man gives a firm handshake and looks people in the eye He always … Continue reading Real Men
Celebration is Coming
Graduating Seniors, This isn't the ending that you wanted. It's not just the postponed graduation or the cancelled events - it's so much more. This was to be a season of enjoyment. Community. Friendship. Recognition. Celebration. Despite the noble attempts of others to re-create these realities in the midst of the current circumstance, there is … Continue reading Celebration is Coming
When the Next Step Looks Like the First Step
When I became a Christian, I was called. I loved God because he first loved me. I would not have chosen to follow him without first hearing his voice. I was perpetually resistant before he first softened my heart. God opened a door to himself that I had, by nature, overlooked but could no longer … Continue reading When the Next Step Looks Like the First Step
An Incarnation Meditation
An incarnation meditation: Before a manger sheltered him… …He was our refuge (Ps. 46:1-3). Before a star marked his location… …He gave each one their name (Ps. 147:4). Before the Angels told of his coming… …He commanded their armies (Ps. 91:11). Before the shepherds visited him… …He was the Shepherd of his people (Ps. … Continue reading An Incarnation Meditation
