Disclaimer: I have never read the book by Victor Hugo. I write from the perspective of one who has only seen the 2012 film (though I have seen the musical). Click here to view the trailer. How could a story called “the Miserable Ones” be so popular? Les Miserables (originally a novel by Victor Hugo … Continue reading
In thinking about the new year, I am reminded of a poem I read recently. In it Frances Ridley Havergal offers what should be our wishes for each other for the coming year. With all of the possible resolutions that could be made to adjust my life to something greater that I desire, may … Continue reading
In an article from scienceblogs.com, the writer opens with this statement: “If there’s one universal trait among humans, it seems to be an unquenchable thirst for certainty.” We want to know what is provable beyond a shadow of doubt. Where would you guess that most of us think that type of certainty is found? The … Continue reading
When I started this series on community, I talked about how America is characterized by individualism and how that can be a significant cost to community. Every human being’s greatest need is community (network of close relationships): with God and with others. In the contemporary obsession with convenience and immediate gratification, community and relationships counter-culturally … Continue reading
How the Gospel Helped Me to Lose Weight and Live a Healthy Life On May 22nd, 2009 I reluctantly embarked on a journey. At my all-time highest weight of 294 lbs, my wife encouraged me to sign up for Weight Watchers (or WW as we abbreviate it) online with her. Basically, we would track our … Continue reading
This week I got the new iPhone 5 (be jealous). My wonderful wife sacrificed her AT&T upgrade to apprehend this coveted device as a gift for my birthday. Ringing in my ears were Jesus’ words, ‘Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his (cell phone upgrade) for his friends’ (John 15:13 … Continue reading
Colorful yet indiscriminate scribbles on construction paper. These were the priceless works of art that “Papa” hung all around his workshop. My wife’s grandfather was a tough yet tender man who loved, more than anything, his sweet granddaughter. Because of that, he also loved the masterpieces she produced just for him. They weren’t special as … Continue reading
For over a decade, I have been wrong about love. My journey began in college. No longer satisfied (and even disgusted) by the “feelings-based” definitions of love, I sought, read and processed with many friends trying to define the word love. Nothing has more characterized my preaching, teaching and ministry than what I believed to … Continue reading
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