The Work of Gardening

The Work of Gardening

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. – 1 Corinthians 15.20 There are so many wonder-full moments about John’s account of the resurrection. Like the way John, in the middle of a passage describing the morning...
Through the Father’s Eyes

Through the Father’s Eyes

This is Benjamin. He is my 2 yr-old boy, and every ounce a boy. When I walk with Ben, it reminds me of how God must see me.  Take, for example, a simple walk to the post office box around the corner where we get our mail. Benjamin jumps at the chance to go anywhere...
Selfie or Selfless?

Selfie or Selfless?

A recent survey with British people ages 18-24 revealed that “selfies” are their most popular genre of photography. The result of the survey is supported by evidence from Instagram: Of the top 10 tags, 2 explicitly have to do with taking selfies. The third most...
Help us Pedal, God

Help us Pedal, God

One of the greatest joys I’ve experienced as a father is when I bought my kids their first bicycle. Putting them on the bicycle and then running along with them, while they learned to keep a bicycle upright and steer it by themselves was an adventure. But the special...
The 12th Man

The 12th Man

When the Seattle Seahawks took the field for Sunday’s Super Bowl contest, they were led by a flag emblazoned with the number 12. Later that evening as they hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in celebration of their 43-8 victory over Denver, the common refrain was a salute to...
Spiritual Surgery

Spiritual Surgery

“Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderful things from Your law (Word),” Psalm 119:18.  In late December and early January I had two eye surgeries to remove cataracts that were obstructing my vision and replace the lenses in each eye.  This obstruction happened over a...