I loved the recent Disney movie, Cinderella. In it, there is a scene where Cinderella’s mother is on her death bed giving some great advice to her daughter. “I’ll have to tell...
Kid Bouncing
"But Jesus called the infants to him and said, "Don't stop the children from coming to me! Children like these are part of the kingdom of God. I can guarantee this truth: Whoever...
Hope For Everyone
Overwhelmed. Stressed. Tired. Anxious. Nervous. Helpless. This is how I woke up feeling this morning about the day that lay ahead. Somehow, the normal responsibilities that I...
Does God Care About My Troubles?
On occasion my wife will have a bad day or will be going through something difficult at work or with the kids, and she wants to talk to me about it. First, I do as every good...
Deep Wells and Dropped Pots
[excerpted from John 4:1-30] Let me set this up for you. Jesus is hanging out with his posse of disciples who have just finished baptizing people in a local river down in south...
Cheeseburgers, Disney World, and Why I Am Excited About Heaven
A few years ago, my dad and his wife, Deb, took my entire family to Disney World. All five of us were completely delighted at this very extravagant gift. It was the first time my...