I was on my way to church the other day with my youngest daughter, and she was sharing with me that Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday; better than Christmas. She said that all the presents just …
Making the Improbable Possible
I’m probably the most improbable PhD recipient ever. This graduation season, I earned my PhD from Dallas Baptist University. My whole family attended to celebrate the end of this five-year …
Precious One
I had a friend share a gift with me the other day, and I’d like to share it with you. I received this gift in the context of considering the hurry in my life. If you’re like me, your life seems to …
20/20 Vision
Vision is a tricky thing. We recognize great leaders as people of vision, people who could see farther than the rest of us. We sometimes get the idea of vision confused with appearances of God or …
Prayer and My Kids (Yours, Too), Part 1
As I’ve said before, I have a high school senior this year. As time draws near for her graduation, and her eventual departure from my house (sniff!), my wife and I feel a profound sense of urgency to …
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Making Memories of Us
I don’t know if the rest of y’all are being stalked and tortured by Shutterfly like I am, but this travesty has got to stop! I mean, here I am, sitting in my office, minding my own business, trying …