On Turning 50

In my playpen on the porch in PNG where I broke my leg on my first birthday. As I stare down the road to the final days before I turn 50, I ponder this milestone. How did I get here? And how did I get here so fast? I am one of the youngest of … Continue reading On Turning 50

For My Dating Sons

Today, I pulled out my old Bible, a dilapidated, well-loved and worn Living Bible from my youth. It is filled with markings, notes, papers and indications of my young faith in Christ. I was startled to find a piece of paper with notes about dating. This information is not for me anymore, so instead I … Continue reading For My Dating Sons

2013 Resolution

On this the 10th day of the new year, 2013, I am getting to my resolution—start a blog.  I have resisted a blog. Not out of false humility (if anything, pride is my nemesis) but rather as a reaction against social media that assumes everyone wants to hear what I have to say. Fear has … Continue reading 2013 Resolution