Tis the season for lists. Whether you have an errands app on your phone or prefer tried-and-true paper and pen, there’s a lot to keep track of this time of year. I utilize all kinds of to-do lists (I have an Excel document for work in addition to an app on my phone...

All lives matter to God

I don’t know if Michael Brown ever attended preschool. I don’t know what kinds of toys he played with or if he enjoyed watching certain television shows while growing up. One study that I read recently, however, made me think about Michael Brown and preschool and how...

Love the one you’re with

I have been to numerous conferences over the years and hate to admit that I have more than a few 3-ring binders, fancy notebooks, and thoughtful little journals that haven’t been opened again after I returned home. I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in...

Be in God’s presents today

I doubt I’m the first to say or think of this, but if a pastor ever wondered why s/he had kids, s/he might be tempted to say, “For the sermon illustrations.” I’ve tried over the years to be judicious about using my kids in sermon and I (almost)...