If you believe that what happened in Uvalde, Texas, was an act of evil, this post is for you. If you are tired of the way our world is becoming more divided and divisive, this post is for you. If you consider yourself a Christian and to be redeemed by the blood of Christ, this is post is for you especially. I am angry. I … Continue reading I am angry with my fellow Christians today
Yesterday I celebrated my 36th year of life on this planet. I don’t remember the first few. I was learning how to eat, walk, talk, and not soil myself. Those were not very auspicious beginnings. And yet, here I am still kicking. Continue reading “36 years + 1 day”
The movie Sister Act is a great movie. I know there maybe some who would not agree. And that would be alright. I have watched the movie many times over the last few years. There are a couple of scenes in particular that really speak to me as it relates to faith and the living out of faith. Continue reading “Reflections on a Motion Picture | “Out Of Bed You Daisy Head””
Last Friday evening I spent some time with a good friend as he prepared to marry his future bride. It was great. I have had the pleasure of being a part of several weddings in the course of my ministry. But tonight I was struck by one of the many rituals that we have in our culture during weddings. The wedding rehearsal went well. Then … Continue reading Reflections on a Rehearsal Dinner | “Saying True Things”
On Wednesday night David Austin Balfour, a member of my high school graduating class, died in a car accident. Since I heard about David’s death I have had this gnawing feeling in my gut. It’s one of those feelings that just won’t go away. When these kinds of events happen I can’t help but think about it. And when the event includes something that just … Continue reading Reflections on a Tragedy | “What I Should Have Said”
In the movie Tangled, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider have finally arrived to see the moving “stars.” They share this exchange about what will happen after the lanterns go into the sky. Rapunzel is afraid that the moment will not live up to the expectations that she has had for 18 years. But, then there is another thought, what if it is everything that she hoped … Continue reading Reflections on a Kid Movie | “The King’s Lantern”
