Empty nest? Not so great.
So I have been an “empty nester” for exactly one week. So far, it totally sucks. I do not like it one bit. I am irritable and difficult--I admit this. Something feels off balance, and [...]
Renovations
It is time to redecorate. To revise, edit, streamline. We're planning some changes--nothing major, don't worry--here on my website. One question to help me as I renovate: when you think of this blog, do you [...]
Always Trust Your Story
“When you find tears in your eyes, especially unexpected tears, it is well to pay the closest attention.” ----Frederick Beuchner Plowing through Facebook updates, I scroll quickly past political diatribe, cat meme, prayer requests from [...]
Book tour
Augustine asserted, “God loves each of us like an only child.” You may not believe that. Or perhaps you do believe it on an intellectual or theological level, but you don’t feel it. You have [...]
Deeper into the Word webinar this Wednesday!
Ever wish that you could hear clearly from God? That he would, I don't know, maybe email you or write a letter, with advice, comfort, encouragement? Of course, you know that God has, indeed, send [...]
Free ebook. But why?
For a limited time, the ebook version of Deeper into the Word: Reflections on 100 New Testament Words is available from online sellers for the unbelievable price of "free"! Deeper into the Word is 100 [...]
Win a book!
The terrific new book giveaway site, Win Books Weekly, is giving away another of my books! Go to the site to get all the details. You can enter the contest via Twitter, or if you [...]
Win a copy of Deeper into the Word
My newest book, Deeper into the Word: Reflections on 100 Old Testament Words, is now in stores. It's been described as "a devotional that helps calm the spirit, enlighten the mind,and provide food for the [...]
book giveaway!
Last year was a busy writing year for me, so I have three books releasing in three months this fall! I worked on two collaborative projects, in addition to another book that I’ll tell you [...]
Loving mercy
If someone wrongs you, the Bible clearly tells us: show mercy to them. Last week, during mid-week worship, we prayed the Lord's Prayer. Even though we used the version that says "forgive us our debts.." [...]