#FAIL: Reflections on Week 2 of Lent

Well, I am sure the title gives away the dramatic conclusion of this post, but this week was a fail. Nevertheless let me take you to the top of this week. It began with a greater focus on family time and I was loving it. After my last post I spent the majority of the...

The Confession of a Former Radical

I used to be radical. What happened? Where did it go? I used to be hungry… I used to be thirsty… I used to long for nothing more than the presence of God. As we close the books on 2013, I have been spending time reflecting on the year. I have seen a slow yet...

Black Friday to 'Turn Back' Friday

Today I suggest we take Black Friday back for the kingdom of light. What if we made today ‘Turn Back’ Friday? What if today in Christendom became a day devoted to repentance? What if we as a people intentionally made today a day of apostolic mission to dispel the darkness with the light?
About a week ago, God brought an issue to light for me. It was an error that I knew needed to be addressed but it was one in which I had continually done a great job of deceiving myself.

Ain't Too Proud to Beg?

Leila, my daughter, has a persistance about her like no other. When she wants something she will try several different techniques to get it. Some of her strategies don’ really make me beam with pride as a father, but others have me smiling in awe often. Some of...