Growing My Faith in the Face of Death
In this moving essay Tim Keller wrestles with questions in the face of his imminent death . . .
How To Deal With Dark Times
A few weeks ago my friend, John, sent to several friends a link to a sermon on Psalm 88 preached by Tim Keller titled “How to Deal with Dark Times” . . .
What Are You Doing Here?
God asked his prophet, Elijah, this penetrating question at Mt. Moriah after he had fled for his life from Queen Jezebel. I have found it highly beneficial to wrestle with this question at various times in my own life . . .
The Shepherd and the Narrow Gate
In 2014 my wife and I enjoyed a particularly memorable day in Carmel. A few days after we recounted our experience to an artist friend she found an unfinished encaustic painting of the scene we witnessed at Mission Ranch . . .
The Mystery of Children
A few years ago Mike Mason wrote a book titled The Mystery of Children. In one excerpt Mike writes “For me the beginning of childlike faith was when God became so big that I could no longer think complex theological thoughts about Him . . .
Illuminos
Another moving Brian Doyle essay on the wonder of children. Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of God”.
A New View of the Moon
When my children were young I purchased a telescope. I remember one time setting it up on my front lawn and inviting the neighborhood children over to view the moon . . .
The Praying Mantis Moment
Brian Doyle, one of my favorite authors, shares a moving memory of his twin sons playing in a soccer game when they were six years old . . .
The Wonder of Children
In 2016 I put my nearly 5 year old granddaughter to bed and happened to record our conversation . . .
My Treasure Chest
Sadly, the road map to the greatest treasure in the world sits on many a book shelf collecting dust . . .