About a year ago my brother and sister-in-law made a bold move. God nudged their hearts open wide, and into the opening he put a…
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Some people seem to think play needs some super special occasion to justify it. It doesn’t. Celebration is something that can certainly come because something…
MoreA super highlight of 2013 was when my daughter Ellie and I visited her sponsored child. Her name is Evelyn, she lives in Ecuador, and…
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“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 I love Thanksgiving. I cherish our traditions: the…
MoreSeven or eight years ago I stumbled into a circle of friends that God has used to change my life. At a pastor’s conference we…
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In the corner of the screen on my iPhone is a tiny indicator telling me what percentage of battery life remains. Last night as I…
MoreThis is probably the most important invitation you will receive this summer. But first, here are some real quotes from real people. Do you relate to…
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Imagine a kind spiritual director you trust and respect looking you in the eye and gently inquiring, “How is it with your soul?” How would you…
MoreSo what do you get someone who is graduating from High School? Hmmm, something they need, something they want, but would probably never ask for.…
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As a kid, I barely took notice when the rich baritone voice of George Beverly Shea boomed through my Grandparents’ living room. But that’s where…
MoreI’ve got a nasty case of tennis elbow that intermittently hurts like the dickens. The last few days it has felt like an acetylene torch…
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On the phone with my parents this week I learned they've been extra busy. It’s been very cold there, like way below zero. It’s so cold you…
MoreA beleaguered general called his troops together and announced, “We have good news and bad news. The bad news is, we are completely surrounded. The…
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On the one hand, the Mayans reminded us the end of the calendar year is no big deal. The page flips and a new year…
MoreAt bedtime last night, I flopped down and snuggled up with my daughter on her bed. We talked about the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy. She…
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My heart is sick. The children and adults who were killed this morning in Connecticut are victims in the worst school shooting in American history.…
MoreLast night Karla and I went with friends to experience an amazing concert by Andrew Peterson. If you’re not familiar with him, I highly encourage…
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Recently Karla and I were with some friends and someone asked, “What are your Thanksgiving traditions?” Great question. The most important thing we do is…
MoreThe coolest people I know have gratitude in them. My mom is like that. You see it in the way she treats the paper boy…
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If you were at Mountain this past weekend you have certifiable confirmation that I am out of my mind. No, I haven’t begun cheering for…
MoreSeptember 21 is my dad’s birthday. He’s 83. He’s enjoying the 45 degree weather at the cabin in Minnesota. Here is a birthday poem I…
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