

The Moments that Matter
I take a deep breath and exhale. That is my life. A breath. James 4:14 says that we are "a vapor that appears for a little while and then...


Fear to Faith
Hoot, hoot.... hoot, hoot.... 4:32 a.m. Time to run. The owl on the power line puts a tingle in my spine. A street light ebbs itself...

Do you find Identity in Christ or TV?
As I watched a Spanish television station a couple of nights ago, I was reminded of something that has perturbed me for quite a while....


When God Interrupts Breakfast
Our theology group (fancy name for book club) started our Saturday meeting like every other. We found our table, ordered our drinks,...


Being a Proud and Humble Parent
Humility is hard for a proud Mommy. It is in my nature to want to showcase my children, to show the world how incredibly amazing they...


Teaching Our Children how to Pray
Last night was a late night. I hurried to get through the bedtime routine with my daughter and lay her down so she could hopefully go to...


I Need the Gospel Everyday
I have five daughters whose ages span from six-years-old to eight-months-old. Yes, that is a lot of little girls; and, yes, raising them...


Living Room Debate on Truth
February 9, 2014: Ephesians 4:29 reads, "Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that...


Your Kid's Passion is a Gift, not a Curse
Kids are wild. They run, they scream, they explore. My daughter sprints everywhere she goes. If she needs water, she runs to the...


Messy & Noisy Dinner Devotions
I use to have this image of family devotions, this picture in my head of what it would look like for my family: There we were, my wife,...