Target and Transformation

A few weeks ago my wife and I went shopping at Target. We arrived at the store on a mission. We had five things on our list, and wanted to get out before we found ten things to buy.  We split up. I headed for the cleaning supplies as she headed for the diapers.  Like … [Read more…]

Finding Fullness by Forsaking the Fight

When my daughter, Quinn, was diagnosed with a couple of allergies it didn’t take us long to determine where she got them.  Some people say that sneezes come in threes.  Well, for me, sneezes come in thirteens.  Allergies have always been a part of my life, and I’ve always told myself the same thing: “What’s … [Read more…]

Your Invitation to Start

  John F. Kennedy’s inaugural speech in February of 1961 may have ended with a bold dare (“Ask not…”), but it started with a far more simple observation. He started by saying, “The world is very different now.” I think the voices of the great individuals who have led the church through these last many … [Read more…]