I’m not sure if it’s a hobby, or a habit. Maybe it’s just how God regularly reminds me of his creative power and reliability. I’ve grown fond of taking photos of the sky, and particularly the sky over our nearby lake. My camera fits in my pocket, no fancier than a smartphone (which now that I think … [Read more...] about How to Color with Hope
What to do when you’re not “joyful in hope”
When I wrote my first book, Remarkable Faith, I felt like I had made a pioneer discovery. I saw a pattern in the gospels that demonstrated a biblical truth, and I wanted to share it with everyone. Like a child wide-eyed over a fossil dug from a backyard sandbox, the matter of faith as dependence … [Read more...] about What to do when you’re not “joyful in hope”
Recommended Reads 2019
If we've been connected for a while then you know the story behind this recommended reading post. In the past I've called it, "The Resolution I Kept." The resolution was to "keep track of books I read." But it's really turned into an annual conversation about books we read and loved (or didn't … [Read more...] about Recommended Reads 2019
“Through the Inkeeper’s Eyes” with Guest Charles Martin
This December our guest is Charles Martin. Charles is the author of 13 novels, (several of which I have recommended in the past). When I saw he had applied his novelistic mastery to this tender moment in the Christmas story--on Earth and in Heaven--I was spellbound. This piece was first published … [Read more...] about “Through the Inkeeper’s Eyes” with Guest Charles Martin
The Family Behind Bars
Two years ago I had the privilege of speaking to an extraordinary church. Like many churches who find themselves meeting in borrowed buildings, this little group met in a cafeteria. Folding chairs were arranged in rows in lieu of church pews. A long line of stainless steel counter-top stretched … [Read more...] about The Family Behind Bars
How to Celebrate Advent…for all ages
If you’ve been around here very long you know I love the Advent season. Though I didn’t know much about it growing up, it’s been a life-giving practice in my adulthood. If “Advent” is new to you, it’s simply the four week period leading up to Christmas. Churches often have a special scripture … [Read more...] about How to Celebrate Advent…for all ages