My niece, Kirsten, got married this weekend (to Mike) and Mary Beth was the flower girl. I cannot imagine being more blessed on Father’s Day. Mary Beth is five. Ben is not quite 11. Christopher is 12. Allison is 14. …
The Wonder Years
You’re busy people, but you need to watch (better said, “listen to”) this. It will take only a moment of your time. Introduction Upon waking up from his nap, Orison Piper, young grandson of John Piper, has written an original…
Finding a Lead Singer for Journey On YouTube
Only 3 years ago I had never heard of YouTube (Marc Romine had to teach me). Now, I call my kids into the room and make them watch sports highlights (see Flutie here) on YouTube and the opening of Bonanza. …
J.K. Rowling at Harvard Commencement
You can read or watch J.K. Rowling’s commencement address at Harvard (click here). I understand that some of you prefer not to read the Harry Potter novels. I’ve read only one or two myself. But, this is worth considering. Of…
Sound Financial Advice from Seth Godin
I can’t say that I’ve always followed this perfectly. But, it’s good advice. Click here.
A Time to "Cuss" & a Person to "Cuss" At
About two months into kindergarten, our daughter Allison gravely announced to Jamie and me that someone had swore on the bus. I knew that we needed to process this with her, so I asked what exactly what was said. Allison…
Remembering a Part of My Childhood: Jim McKay
Nothing reminds me more of sports growing up than Jim McKay’s voice on Wide World of Sports. The 1972 Olympics are one of my first and most vivid sports memories. I’m continue to be mad about the basketball game and…
Understanding Pastoral Envy and Other Longings/Yearnings/Sensucht
If you find yourself longing for a better church, or marriage, or somehow feel that your career is not what it should be, then read this post from Daryl Dash (click here). Be careful that you don’t dismiss the post…
Luke 12:13-21 With a Picture
Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” And he said to them, “Take care, and…
Oh To Be More Like Charles Wesley in Risk Taking
Click here to read John Piper tell an incredible story of how Charles Wesley risked everything for the sake of condemned criminals.