When Dreams Die

Why does God allow dreams to die?
I asked Him that a few months ago and thought that I heard Him answer: Because I love you.
Years ago, I used to bring that dream out of my pocket every once in a while, dust it off and look at it, wonder if it would happen.  “God, [...]

Almost, but Not Quite…

I recently was digging through some “posts” that I wrote (but never published) during a blogging sabbatical.  I found one that dredges up fresh emotions as I read it again. I can remember that day 4 years ago, like it was yesterday.  It was right when my youngest sister was getting married:
April 2006
Have you ever [...]

Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop

(Aside: If you were curious where the phrase originated from, you might find the answer interesting.)
This phrase seems to describe the uneasiness that I struggle with every once in a while.  It’s like every thing is going great at home, at work, in my family. It is almost like things are going too well, [...]

What was the question?

In saying good night, my 12 year old comes up to me and asks:
“If there’s no such thing as a dumb question, then is this a dumb question?”
“Yes”, says I.
“Is it?” he says.
“What?”
Totally confused I shake my head and he starts laughing out loud.
My fear is that it is only just beginning of what is [...]

Balance in Worship

We stayed home from church today–slept in and had church at home.  It is a struggle sometimes to engage the boys in worship.  They’ll mumble the words and look bored while my wife and I try to connect with God.
I sometimes ignore them, but at other times try to engage them and rouse them out [...]

Learning with My Heart

Last weekend we had a Worship conference at our church.  It was good, really good.  There is something about being in God’s presence that: 1. Helps to give you a new perspective, His perspective. 2. Put wind in your spiritual sails to help you move forward, rather than being stuck.
We were tired after the weekend, [...]

Quote from a meeting

There’s no silver bullet–it’s a “peel the onion” type of problem.
Yeah, it’s the story of my life. I can’t remember the last time I saw a silver bullet, or any type of bullet for that matter.
Makes me wonder if we’re handed those “onion” problems for a reason.  Do you think God does it on purpose, [...]

How’s Life Been Lately?

<Insert rant he–

Well, I guess I can’t complain…
(Ahh, love those wonder drugs.)