I am…

the disciple Jesus loves! This weekend I spoke at our college’s Awaken gathering and this was the title of my message. I wanted to teach out of John’s letters, especially about the concepts of living in the light and proving our love for God by our submission to his commandments. In the midst of studying that, I made a connection between the John who wrote so adamantly about devotion to Jesus and the...

Enjoy…

… some tickles today!! And a short prayer from Psalm 16:11 - You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right...

Mountain Dew for the Soul

Eugene Peterson may be one of the most gifted writers of our time. His paraphrase of the Bible, The Message, is one of my favorite reads when I need some inspiration. It’s the Bible, but translated with a fresh language that reminds me this Book of all Books is true literature. Today I needed some encouragement…something to help me get through the day…something besides a Mountain Dew at lunch....

A Rare Find: The Sacred Echo

The day after one of my earliest publications, author Margaret Feinberg left a compliment on my blog. I was moved by her generous spirit. I sent her a return email and found her to be a charming and gentle soul. I had already read parts of a book she had helped pull together and now went right out to buy The Organic God. I finished it the same day on a road trip. In her new release, The Sacred Echo,...

Little Celebrations

This is a picture Claire drew for me this weekend. Most people (even doting mothers) would admit that there is nothing spectacular about this simple drawing. But if you know Claire, then you know that this piece might as well be the Sistene Chapel! See the blue at the top – that’s the sky. See the sun? See those blue and red people? And, look, that is Claire’s name (almost) written at the top in...