I had the unfortunate experience of calling a customer service line this morning. It didn’t go well. The person started off pleasant, cheerful, and accommodating. She seemed almost eager to assist me. Then I asked for help, and things became awkward. She had particular difficulty pronouncing my last name. I admit, it involves three syllables….
The Christian life is strewn with paradoxes, as Scripture often appears to promote two contradictory positions at the same time. These seeming incongruities have caused endless debates and disagreements in the church. Does God choose us or do we choose him? When we are born again, are we still ruled by our old nature or…
I, like most people, am consumed with thoughts of my flesh. I have the unpleasant experience of seeing myself in the mirror first thing every morning. I feel every ache and pain when getting up out of a chair. My physical senses are bombarded with stimuli, whether it be the delightful aroma of homemade bread…
Fathers have a unique, God-given capacity to make an impression on their children. My dad has been gone for two Father’s Days now, yet his legacy continues to impact me deeply. I cherish many special memories with him, including the time he took me to peruse a wonderful used bookstore. He taught me how to…
I had a doubly awesome experience this week. I was at Lifeway Christian Resources in Nashville to discuss writing the sequel to the Christian classic Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God. That would have been amazing enough, but my two sons, Mike and Daniel, were there with me and will be co-authors…
As a grandparent, one of my official duties is attending all Little League games, ballet recitals, Christmas concerts, and graduations. It’s a full-time job! I spend a lot of time in the audience watching other people, which can be quite an education. My twin grandsons played baseball this spring. They had a great coach who…
The line between leadership and manipulation is thin at times. Quality leadership moves people from where they are to where God wants them to be. At its best, leadership is a noble undertaking that glorifies God and blesses people. Manipulation, on the other hand, persuades people to do something against their will and often to…