This post originally appears on And Sons magazine’s website. You can read it here. Be sure to stick around there and check out the rest of their offerings. They have a good thing going. — Trail running has become my guilty pleasure lately. As a dad of two little boys, adventure comes in short bursts. […]
Where Justice Begins
I was invited to write this post for the wonderful group of people at the Downtown Reading Society (my post is here). This courageous community is wrestling with the concept of justice and all its rivulets. I have deep respect for the journey they are taking. And an even greater amount of respect for their leader, Sam. […]
Go to Bed Angry
Its marriage advice most Christians hear at some point. Don’t go to bed angry. Make up before you sack out for the night. I’ve certainly heard it my requisite few dozen times in books or sermons on marriage. And I’m starting to realize its really terrible advice. For everyone, not just marrieds. Many people think […]
Leave Starving Children in Africa Alone
“We become free by transforming ourselves from unaware victims of the past into responsible individuals of the present, who are aware of our past and are thus able to live with it.” Alice Miller Its time to leave starving children in Africa alone. I’m serious. No, of course I don’t mean stop supporting them or […]
Never Use This As A Motivation For Change
“Our war is not with flesh and blood.” Paul “Love yourself.” Jesus I sat with a man last week who is trying to get out of debt. He’s got the usual sort of stuff – a bit of credit card debt, school loans, and a new car. It totals around $80k. That’s a lot of […]
Why The Holidays Are Hard
Lets face it. No one can escape the festal fervor of this season. Whether you want to or not, you are anticipating Christmas. Blame it on everyone. Like Starbucks, with those beady little red cups everywhere. Which I imagine to have little elven voices, calling out, “Merry Holidays!” You can’t miss them even if you […]
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