In the Wake of Grief: a Response to the Korea Ferry Sinking
If you’re like me and reading the news is as much a morning ritual as drinking coffee or combing your hair, you were likely devastated this…
PROBLEMS WITH THE PULPIT: what to do when the preacher offends you
“And that’s another reason why it’s just absurd to believe in the theory of evolution.” No, this wasn’t a quote from the latest scientific debate on…
brave questions: a reflection on Philip Seymour Hoffman
“Dear Philip, a beautiful beautiful soul. For the most sensitive among us the noise can be too much. Bless your heart.” If those words sound familiar,…
the way is narrow but the gate is open: why Christmas means heaven is easy
The hardest thing for me to come to terms with before I gave my life to Christ was the fact that on the other side of…
the scrooge effect
Is it just me, or are there more Scrooges on the streets this time of year than ever? Believe me, I am festive with the best…
when you get what you asked for
I am living the life of a “starving artist” these days in many imaginable ways. Basically—doing all those things that I swore I’d never do when…
the language gap
Yesterday I had one of the coolest experiences of my life: I got to work with a video team from the U.S. Department of Health and…
don’t kill your family yet
As I was seeking Christ in college–getting to know who He was–I had the privilege of going to one of the most sacrificial churches on the…
the “d” word
“People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray.” – Proverbs 10:17 Discipline. What comes to your mind…
living in the “with me”
Today I embarked on a two-week journey that has the power to change my life. Not because I haven’t traveled before. My itinerary goes Cincinnati to…
