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.
a blessing for boys
Category: faith
Home again, home again
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… Continue reading Home again, home again
on journalism and empathy
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.
what God gave up for Lent
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.
pass (on) the steak
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.
the daysman 