[Author’s Note: Originally published on BlogOfManly.com on 11/13/2012] I really struggle with the idea of submission. The Christian language is littered with submission. To Christ. To your spouse. To others. To the government. When I came back to Christ as an adult, I really wrestled with the idea of submission. After all, I am a strong … Read more Submission
You deserve to enjoy life. Not the general “you”, but you specifically, reading these words right now. Not only do you deserve to enjoy life, but you deserve to enjoy it TODAY. I believe this, because I believe the Creator of the Universe built every single person to enjoy this life. And if the Creator … Read more Conviction I – You Deserve Joy
[Author’s Note: This entry was originally published on 1/28/2013 on BlogOfManly.com] In the Old Testament, whenever God did an amazing act, an altar was erected to remind all future generations of God’s faithfulness and generosity. Today, I find it quite valuable to keep a record of the answered (and unanswered!) prayers and areas where I … Read more Testifying to what I have witnessed
I wish I could articulate exactly what it is about this song that resonates with me right now, but I love it! The lyrics remind me that daily struggles serve a purpose, with a refrain like this: if the sun was always shining and our load always light we’d be shaking like a … Read more What I’m Listening To Right Now – Brown Bird, Bilgewater
No, God is not disappointed with you. Sorry if you were hoping I was going to tell you that He is. If you have a moment, I’d like to explain why I’m confident He is not disappointed with you… I had a mentor once, many years ago now, who really challenged a great many of my preconceived … Read more Is God Disappointed With You?
I had a random thought the other day, that I felt compelled to share with you, dear reader! Clearly I am fixated on the ideas of margin and rest right now, so this topic won’t come as too much of a shock. To cut to the chase, here’s the idea: what if the idea of a … Read more Rest as a Novelty or a Rule
[Author’s Note: This entry was originally published on 8/27/2012 on BlogOfManly.com] My daughter is a beautiful little girl. Sadly, she has an ugly habit that drives my wife, Maria, and I to near tears at times. No amount of admonishment or threat of punishment stems the flow of this vile behavior, especially when she is tired … Read more But Why?
I tend to use people’s names in my posts without much explanation or context, so I wanted to provide a quick reference to who plays what role in my life story. Maria – my lovely wife! My champion, cheerleader, sparring partner, and best friend. I could fill this page with sweet words to describe my … Read more The Characters
