I think about those lines a lot. I pray they can never be written truthfully about me
All in Life
Public Confession
Christ's death on the cross is not for them in a special way. But for them right now, His nakedness is represented by their honesty.
On My Struggle With Homosexuality
Compassion for a struggle that is not our own can strengthen our weakened brother or sister. The church must look, listen, and understand.
For Want of Wonder (Part 2)
Shrewdness and wonderment can be flat-mates. You can be filled with awe without being a bloomin' idiot.
the final arbiter
"All things in Scripture are not alike plain in themselves, nor alike clear unto all" (WCF I.VII)
For Want of Wonder (Part 1)
There is glory in the ordinary because the ordinary isn't really so ordinary after all. We only think it is.
Vocational Nonsense
Yes, I will help you load your truck. No, you cannot make that comment I see you thinking. Ah! You made it anyway. How fun and professional of you.
PSA: Facebook church? I'm not impressed
This Public Service Announcement (Rant) was brought to you by my twitter and facebook feeds.
No Small Blessings
In short, there are no small blessings. Think of your coffee, your blueberries, and your new books as ineffable miracles.
An Update on Torrey Gazette
Many voices have helped turn Torrey Gazette into a long family dinner table where everyone can yell at each other. With your help, we intend to keep it that way.
a not-unpleasant melancholy
I'm not feeling sorry for myself (not much, at least), I'm just leaning into it. Sad and tired, yes, but well-soundtracked.
My Epic
Christian music, therefore, must be Biblical. This Christian music should make you think on and remember God’s Word.
Unnecessary Goodness
Go watch Chef. Then sit down with a copy of Capon's book. Wine and cheese pair admirably with both.
But Bring Them Up
It should be clear at this point, but is worth repeating — discipline of children is not about changing behavior.
bye, SCOT.
Scot, I'm sorry that your floor mats were 25% coffee and probably 10% tears.
Preparing To Die At Three Years Of Age
God used their strictness and toughness to prune my whiny ass after it was grafted into the Vine via baptism. And I can’t stress enough: This was the 80s. We grew up on the A-Team and GI Joe. We were fluent in tough.
blood bank
Giving blood has become a fixed point in my life, comparable to only a couple of other routines - church, my chiropractic adjustment
How To Potty Train A Christian
The general Christian is like Judah — pooping in his diaper, peeing on the toilet seat, and beaming with pride.
Clinging to the Pain
Even should an accident claim one of my beloved children, my pain will never match that of a refugee fleeing the fear that overtakes them.
shadowlands
I've discovered that travel only "sinks in" for me if I am going with, to, or returning home to, people I love. This rules out a lot of the "finding yourself" travel-related nonsense a more whimsical version of myself might still be tempted to go looking for.