Imagination and Hearing God
I’m discovering that meditation is the most powerful way to hear God. …
I’m discovering that meditation is the most powerful way to hear God. …
The Usefulness of Un-Usefulness
A few weeks ago, I wearily dragged myself home from a retreat. Exhausted. …
A few weeks ago, I wearily dragged myself home from a retreat. Exhausted. …
My Accidental Smartphone Sabbatical
Four weeks ago, I dropped my Smartphone. The screen cracked, and with it, …
Four weeks ago, I dropped my Smartphone. The screen cracked, and with it, …
Overcoming Chronic Sins
My twelve year old self had a violent temper. My fuse was short, and my …
My twelve year old self had a violent temper. My fuse was short, and my …
Superhero Burnout
I like hero movies. My grandsons love them. Hollywood adores them. In the …
I like hero movies. My grandsons love them. Hollywood adores them.
In the …
We Are Strangers in a Strange Land
I grew up in a family that camped. My father was a pastor who got four …
I grew up in a family that camped. My father was a pastor who got four …
Hearing God in Meditation
“God speaks time and again—in various ways—but nobody notices” (Job 33:14). …
“God speaks time and again—in various ways—but nobody notices” (Job …
The Hidden Secrets of Belief
Twenty-five years ago, I worked for a struggling software company. Our …
Twenty-five years ago, I worked for a struggling software company. Our …
What’s The Biggest Problem with Legalism? You. And Me.
I once belonged to a prayer group that prized ecumenical unity. We came …
I once belonged to a prayer group that prized ecumenical unity. We came …
Avoiding The Pain of Regret
I am the son of a pastor. During my dad’s forty years of ministry, he did …
I am the son of a pastor. During my dad’s forty years of ministry, he did …
The Monumental Danger of Leadership Cloning
I know a company founded by a man with a passion for writing, coupled with …
I know a company founded by a man with a passion for writing, coupled with …
Spiritual Judo
Three decades ago, I reached the high water mark of my personal physical …
Three decades ago, I reached the high water mark of my personal physical …
You Can’t Hurt My Feelings
Thin-skinned people irritate me. (To be fair, I bet I bug them even more.) …
Thin-skinned people irritate me. (To be fair, I bet I bug them even more.) …
Try Confession Without Repentance
Three years ago (this month) I repented to God for something dinky. I …
Three years ago (this month) I repented to God for something dinky. I …
I’m Learning To Budget My Brain
Every December I invest fifteen hours or so to plan my life for the next …
Every December I invest fifteen hours or so to plan my life for the next …
What If We Can’t Forgive Ourselves?
I know a man convicted of a violent crime against someone he loves. He …
I know a man convicted of a violent crime against someone he loves. He …
My First Parachute Jump Ever … and My Last
As a young boy, my weekends were filled with imaginary World War II …
As a young boy, my weekends were filled with imaginary World War II …
The Cyber-Nature of Spiritual Attacks
My brother-in-law Dan Lohrmann is the State of Michigan’s Chief Security …
My brother-in-law Dan Lohrmann is the State of Michigan’s Chief Security …
What Can Westboro Baptist Teach Us About Grace?
I once talked with a group of college students, and one of them asked, “How …
I once talked with a group of college students, and one of them asked, “How …
Most of Us Read The Bible The Wrong Way
Have you ever been in a relationship in which everything you say is …
Have you ever been in a relationship in which everything you say is …
Is There Any Value in Experiencing Deep Shame?
A lethal virus is infecting many believers today. It’s the pop-therapy that …
A lethal virus is infecting many believers today. It’s the pop-therapy that …
Esther: Why Whitewash God’s Scandalous Grace?
I question our practice of painting biblical heroes more heroically than …
I question our practice of painting biblical heroes more heroically than …
How Scary Are The Tests Of God?
It is natural to shudder when we think about the tests of God. They seem so …
It is natural to shudder when we think about the tests of God. They seem so …
Why Do Our Children Leave The Church?
Why do so many people—with incredible conversions—parent children who leave …
Why do so many people—with incredible conversions—parent children who leave …