The key to letting Jesus really change your life is making sure you keep his instructions out of the abstract.…
From a Certain Point of View
There was a biology news story I read a couple of years ago that has meant a lot of different…
Sent to… Somewhere
Ten years ago yesterday, I landed back in the U.S. after 20 days in Mozambique. It was my first mission…
Everyone’s Got a Kingdom
My “kingdom” includes all the things I have control over. I chose every item I ate today (mostly healthy stuff…
Writing Changes Things
The Gospel of Mark changed the world. It was the first gospel written (there’s debate on this, but I’m convinced)…
A Life Begun & the Race Set Before Us
I run because it’s good for me. It’s physically good for me. But I’m also convinced that finding joy in…
Conspicuous Servanthood
Last night, I was ordained as an Elder in the United Methodist Church. I started this process just over 8…
Us and Them
When humans lived in caves, and had to kill their food with sticks, it was very important to know who…
Give Christmas Back
I wrote this letter to the editor of The Tulsa World and they published it (edited slightly for length) last Sunday –…
3 Things I Wish I’d Learned Earlier
I’m a professional talker. My job consists largely of planning and saying words. But I was asked to speak to…