Every scholar-teacher has their favorite topic — those aspects of their field of study they are most passionate about. When a student raises a question related to one of your favorite topics, you get instantly energized, your voice gains added force and you launch into lecture mode. In my Bible Studies and discussions with people … More My Top 3: Theological “Hobbyhorses”
On my 30th birthday some years back I shared some personal journal entries that provide a window into the trials and triumphs I faced during the decade of my tumultuous 20s. When Keri walked into my life Cupid’s arrow struck me with an abundance of emotion and fresh inspiration. I began journaling like crazy and … More 30th Birthday Reflections: New Love 2
On this week of my 30th birthday I am sharing some personal journal entries that provide a window into the trials and triumphs I faced during the decade of my tumultuous 20s. You are about to read one of my most cherished journal entries of all time. I am so glad I took the … More 30th Birthday Reflections: New Love
On this week of my 30th birthday I am sharing some personal journal entries that provide a window into the trials and triumphs I faced during the decade of my tumultuous 20s. I made a critical decision between my sophomore and junior year of college to switch my major from Education to Biblical & … More 30th Birthday Reflections: New Calling
Bethel Campus On this week of my 30th birthday I am sharing some personal journal entries that provide a window into the trials and triumphs I faced during the decade of my tumultuous 20s. I had my share of days where anxiety over the future and insecurities over the person I was becoming brought … More 30th Birthday Reflections: New Anxieties & New Peace
On this week of my 30th birthday I am sharing some personal journal entries that provide a window into the trials and triumphs I faced during the decade of my tumultuous 20s. In our teens we are the center of the universe, and everything revolves around us. In our 20s many of us begin … More 30th Birthday Reflections: New Song
On this week of my 30th birthday I am sharing some personal journal entries that provide a window into the trials and triumphs I faced during the decade of my tumultuous 20s. I experienced a radical faith transformation during my first 2 years of college. Almost overnight I went from being a sports jock … More 30th Birthday Reflections: New Faith & Focus
Bake me a cake, light some candles and break out the noisemakers and party hats. I am turning the big 30 on July 3. I am leaving behind the tumultuous twenties with much hesitancy but even more gratitude. I am not going to let this birthday pass by without reflecting back on the past decade … More 30th Birthday Reflections
You’re beautiful from head to toe, my dear love, beautiful beyond compare, absolutely flawless. You’ve captured my heart, dear friend. You looked at me, and I fell in love. One look my way and I was hopelessly in love! Song of Solomon 4 (The Message)
Many of you know I spent several years during seminary teaching Driver Education and substitute teaching in the public schools. I had many neat encounters with teens, but one of my all time favorite stories involves Greg. And it all began in the front seat of the student driver car. Greg was a skinny, geeky … More “Behind-the-Wheel” Evangelism
You may be thinking that the camera is out of focus in this recent photo of Keri kissing me at a wedding in Chicago. Well, you are mistaken. Love is electric. Keri’s kisses have been known to short-circuit microwaves, blow fuses, shatter glass, pop balloons, startle old ladies, and, of course, send shock waves through … More Electric Kisses
1. My number one favorite blog that is a part of my daily diet of reading is Jesus Creed with Scot McKnight. It’s hard to top the variety of topics and the depth of discussion found there. I have been honored to have some of my writings featured there. I admire Scot as a reputable … More My Top 3: Blogs
Jesus Creed Blog has generously published another piece of my writing today. Go check it out HERE. McKnight’s award-winning Jesus Creed has been rated by Technorati.com as the #1 site for Emerging Church and is found at Beliefnet.com, read by millions. =) Thanks for welcoming your readers, Scot.
Here’s a glimpse into Fusion–the senior high youth group I have the privilege of leading and serving. I love you guys!
Depending on the season of life or current circumstances you’re facing, the world is a war zone, soap opera or circus. We all need a place of “sanctuary” or escape. Everyone should have their own, unique “Happy Place” to retreat to daily. I have two main Happy Places. The first is the driver’s seat … More Where’s Your Happy Place?
Is there anything better than sleeping in on a lazy Saturday and then enjoying some enormous, fruit covered waffles prepared with love by your amazing spouse? Thanks, Keri! They were delicious! Martha Stewart has nothing on you!
Kingdom Harbor 