A Trader Like No Other

We live in a culture where it is "cool" to represent the causes that you support.  Young people are adorned with colorful armbands to combat cancer, graphic tees to preserve nature, or artsy stickers to save endangered species... the list goes on. Many of these causes have brought about tremendous change in this world, and many are for the better....

Why Should I Trust the Bible?

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzZnW7r5Ygk] There is no doubt that the Bible tells some of the greatest stories of all time. There are countless stories: like the one about a great flood, a shepherd boy beheading a giant, a man impaled on a cross, and another about an empty grave. The battles are fierce and the songs are captivating. But,...

May 15, 2013 Have you ever thought, “We must be speaking different languages?” Maybe you are right! In the book, The 5 Love Languages, Dr. Gary Chapman suggests there are different languages or ways we give and receive love. Use the wrong language and the other person does not get the message! What language do you speak? What language does...

The nurse paused and said in a calm voice, “She came in after attempting suicide.” It was as if the world stood still. I wanted to say, “Excuse me what did you say?” The words were clear, yet they were incomprehensible. The day started just like any other day. My wife and I got up at our normal time to get ready for work. Our son and 3...

A perfect storm of disappointing circumstances took our daughter to the hospital for a suicide attempt, for part one of this story, click here.  I’ve reflected on this event many times and have come to some conclusions as a parent… Parents are not mind readers. Yes we need to attempt to stay connected, observe, ask questions, and be involved...

A Notch On My Belt

I was an all-around superstar.  Whether it was school, sports, volunteering, or leadership I did it all -- and did it very well. It wasn't even about the limelight; I just loved knowing that people were talking about me! I thought all my efforts of being "good" was all for God's glory -- but who was I kidding? My entire identity was rooted in...

A Notch On My Belt

I was an all-around superstar. I did everything with excellence.  Whether it was school, sports, volunteering, or leadership I did it all -- and did it very well. It wasn't even about the limelight; I just loved knowing that people were talking about me. My entire identity was rooted in the fact that I was a super achiever.  But, when the...