The night of blessing is the antithesis of a bachelor party. It is an opportunity to welcome a young man into a community of men who take the responsibility and blessings of marriage seriously.
Category: commentary
back to the garden
We joke about our spouse’s weaknesses, sometimes in front of other people. We get tense about certain subjects and short about certain behaviors. Before long we have lists of things we are afraid to bring up or are unwilling to let go
a hunger for righteousness in an age of injustice
The problem, as always, is the human heart. It might be the human heart of a politician or preacher, of course. But it is also the heart of the young person who blends apathy with advocacy so effortlessly.
habits of humiliation
I’m about the habits of humiliation that the student leaders are learning. They’ve turned gifts into obligations, and generosity into duty. I’d hate these people to be running my country. Or my church.
maybe you should read this
We avoid that which is uncomfortable and put off that which is necessary. "Maybe" becomes the way we manage our childrens' expectations and our spouse's concerns.
the daysman 