What’s your earliest memory? It’s funny what we remember, what sticks in our minds. Often it’s something someone said—whether good or bad—something that either helps us or haunts us for the rest of our lives. read more »
do as i say, not as i do: the practice of inheritance
Every kid hates to hear it. We all did. It grates against our sense of fairness, our belief that everyone should have to play by the same rules. read more »
Thanks! If you’ve ever expressed your disappointment with me, pointed out my weaknesses and flaws, or called attention to my mistakes and failures, thank you! No, really. Thank you. I can’t say that I enjoyed the experience. read more »
Let’s say we take God up on his offer. Let’s say we take a break: stop working,
do nothing “productive”, enjoy a day of sabbath rest. The big question on our
minds? read more »
There are some machines designed to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. But human beings are not. In fact, though we might try to, we can’t. You’ve probably seen a little kid fall asleep in his spaghetti when he simply runs out of gas and just can’t hold up his little head any longer. read more »
Getting ready for that big “first date”—sharp haircut, new clothes, car washed and waxed. We go to a lot of effort to put our best foot forward, to please and impress. But eventually the relationship becomes more like a comfortable old shoe; we stop read more »
“Everything’s bigger in Texas!”, they say, and that couldn’t be more true when it comes to churches. With less than 8% of the population, we’ve got 13% of the nation’s megachurches. read more »
Too much month at the end of your money? At one time or another, we’ve all faced financial worries: unemployment? unexpected expenses? growing debt? just more bills than paychecks? read more »
how do you spell success?: the practice of stewardship
What drives me to do too much? The desire for more. We live in a “super-size me” society. A lot is good. More is even better. Too much is just right! More than any other culture in the world, beyond any other time in history, our America is the land of plenty, abundance and prosperity—even in the midst of economic crisis! Dream big. Work hard. Get more. That’s how we spell “success”. Ever stop to wonder, though, if we got that one right? read more »
