The Tyranny of Financial Insecurity
This post is actually from an email conversation I had a few years ago, but it’s still relevant. Both I and the person who wrote me thought it was a valuable enough conversation to put out there for...
View ArticleA Short Narrative to Help You Get In the Christmas Spirit
Ten years ago, I was rushing down to Office Depot to make photocopies of a story I’d written as a Christmas present for our children. I assumed that would be the end of it. Instead, those few...
View ArticleWe Leak What We Love.
Last year I made friends with a child in Uganda who was abducted and mutilated by witch doctors. Amazingly, I also met a surgeon about the same time, a man named Randy Sherman who happened to be the...
View ArticleDo We All Worship the Same God?
Today, I’m so happy to introduce you to my friend, Steve McVey. You may already be familiar with Steve through any number of his books, like Grace Walk, but he’s a terrific writer with a wonderful...
View ArticleThere is No Such Thing as a Coincidence.
One of my mantras is ‘Coincidence has a Name!’ There are no chance encounters. What we call detours are usually intended destinations but simply not in our planner or agenda. Part of participation with...
View ArticleThe Monster Under My Bed.
My room is quiet and dark. It feels safe. It’s the perfect place to sleep. A whisper of movement stirs me. Was that a sound I heard? Still groggy, I dare not move. I hold my breath trying to blend in...
View ArticleThe Undiluted Gospel.
Sometimes we see it. The undiluted gospel. It happened to me on Tuesday afternoon at 5:04 with the arrival of our first Grandchild, Caroline Elizabeth Moore. Caroline has been loved and prayed for and...
View ArticleHow to Parent by Participation.
I have visited South Korea only twice in my life, once shortly after The Shack was released in Korea and the second time after Cross Roads. I don’t speak as an expert in anything Korean; I am only able...
View ArticleIn light of the election…
In the aftermath of an exceptionally abnormal political season, there’s really only one thing to say… Thanks to the family and friends who lost their minds with me to make this video. And sincerest of...
View ArticleFinding Life in Losing Control.
It’s Sunday afternoon and I’m here sitting quietly in my house. Abi, my wife, is away for the week speaking at events and I’m enjoying some leisure time reading a book. With Abi gone, the house is...
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