Rules create loopholes — values do not
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to hear John Eldredge speak in person several months back. My life has been deeply impacted by his writing and his words that night continued that work. There was one statement he made that I knew at the time set a trajectory for my life: "the sorrow of the earth is bad kings." Those words brought focus to my many thoughts about men and women and their (my) struggle to fulfill their purpose. In particular, it brought out the desperate need of humanity for leaders. True, purposeful, solid and, as this

Blog Action Day: Climate Change
Today I am writing in tandem with thousands of bloggers around the world taking part in blogactionday, an annual event powered by Change.org. Despite the fact that I don't agree with everything they do, I can support their idea of unifying folks to speak about the great issues of our day. And besides, I like this years topic: Climate Change.I like it because I of three strongly held beliefs on the subject:1.) Gravity and causes: Yes we're seeing Climate Change around the world, however, I do not believe it to be a grave threat to the existence of our planet or its inhabi

Oh The Humanity
I have a friend in Atlanta that I was blessed to meet for lunch during a recent business trip. During our conversation, John Eldredge's name came up and he mentioned a friend of his that’s working with John on a project. He went on to say she disagrees with his ministry because it is focused too much on man and not enough on God.But isn't God's ministry focused on man?Now, before you shout me down, let me assure you I am not lessoning the holiness of God, His desire for our worship or His hatred of our sin. Nor am I suggesting that God exists to serve us. As His creation, we are less. Because of our sin, He alone is holy. And because of all that and more, He is rig

Checking Homework
Had to pass this along as a reminder to always check your kid's homework before they hand it in to the teacher: (Here's the reply the teacher received the following day)  Dear Mrs. Jones,  I wish to clarify that I am not now, nor have I ever been, an exotic dancer.     I work at Home Depot and I told my daughter how hectic it was last week before the b

Switchfoot "Mess Of Me"
Watch this video of Switchfoot once again proving they are the most significant and important band of our time. I URGE you to follow these guys - they have the most life focused, encouraging music made today. Here's the chorus of their soon to be released song, Mess Of Me:"I made a mess of me I wanna get back the rest of me I´ve made a mess of me I wanna spend the rest of my life alive I´ve made a mess of me I wanna reverse this tragedy I´ve made a mess of me I wanna spend the rest of my live alive The rest of my life alive!" 'Mess Of Me' - Switchfoot (new single from new