It’s not nearly as important that our children obey us as it is that they obey God. We are mere stewards and our work is to teach them God’s way and engage them with God’s heart.
Read moreHome again, home again
April 2, 2012
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It’s nice to go home. Which in this case is East Tennessee. I’m actually a fifth generation Floridian, and there is something comforting about being there. The stars seem properly aligned, and the smells of citrus and salt awaken a primal sense of place. Shrimp fresh off the boat for Christmas dinner, a slice of [...]
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on journalism and empathy
March 17, 2012
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This week NPR’s This American Life retracted a story about human rights abuses by Apple in China. The story “contained significant fabrications,” they said. They are sorry they aired it. But the truth is, they wanted it to be true.
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what’s in a name?
March 11, 2012
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I have to say I’m a little proud. With six grand kids now, this is the first boy to carry my last name. And the only who will carry my first name.
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the mid-wife crisis
March 5, 2012
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The highly individualistic self-seeking model of modern marriage is not exactly an improvement.
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a prayer for Elena
February 26, 2012
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I’m praying that you will soon realize that these blessings are all a gift. And that understanding what grace looks like, you will grow to know what it is.
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what God gave up for Lent
February 24, 2012
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The sobering reality of Lent is that we have sinned. Our righteousness amounts to nothing. We are unclean and undone. We can’t even give up a doughnut when it comes right down to it.
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be my Valentine(s)
February 13, 2012
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The romantic notions of Valentines Day have little to do with Saint Valentine himself. Whoever he was.
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pass (on) the steak
February 12, 2012
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Sin often begins with something good, like a juicy steak or even a kiss. But our principles must master our passions or we fail to know and do the will of God.
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alone in the big city
I’ve been coming to New York City in the spring for almost 20 years, usually to attend and often to give a workshop or two at a conference for student journalists. I’ve had some of best experience with students here, as well as some of my worst—losing a student on the subway or having one [...]
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