Praying for Protection from Powers and Principalities

As I listened to one of my favorite podcasts, I heard a revered theologian—a completely rational man—talk about the significant spiritual warfare that had come against him in recent years, as well as at the time he became a follower of Christ. In the same week, I had...

Physical Therapy for My Heart

I confess to being something of an adrenaline junkie. Not like you truly crazy humans who feel compelled to jump out of airplanes or ski down mountains with vertical slopes. No, I like living from high-to-high in my daily life. Runners––like I used to be––get this...
Ode to Mother’s Day

Ode to Mother’s Day

Preparing to speak at my church on Mother’s Day, and I found this forgotten gem from my daughter.  She penned this timeless poem four years ago, in her pre-teen years.  Clearly she thinks differently of me now.  I added NOTHING to this poem. Enjoy! My mother is sweet,...