The Teacher's observations regarding life "East of Eden" might lead some to believe that there's nothing worth living for. Might as well face the music and end your life now before your eyes ingest more carnage and corruption. A facile … CONTINUE READING→
The Phantom Menace of Covetousness
I like to refer to Ecclesiastes as the Scripture's "earthy sermon," both because its message is matter-of-fact and down-to-earth, and because its deliverer is unassuming and unorthodox. There's no spiritual parlance wasted in this text. All of it is gruff … CONTINUE READING→
Stumbling in the Dark & Standing in the Light
I have terrible night vision. Well, to be honest, I have awful vision in general. If you were to look through my eyes and see what I see — without the aid of prescription lenses — you'd shudder at the … CONTINUE READING→
A Better Promise Than a Better You
The fall season has finally come and you know what that means? Football. Pumpkin spice everything. Apple keynotes. A few weeks ago, Apple, Inc. CEO Tim Cook took the stage to show off the latest generation of wearables and handhelds … CONTINUE READING→
Meekness Isn’t Weakness
I don't know about you, but I can't remember the last time I used the word "meekness" in a sentence. Regardless if it's written or in conversation, it's not a word that frequents my vocabulary. I'm betting you can't remember … CONTINUE READING→
A Taste of Heaven at a Hillsong Concert
Last week, my wife and I were fortunate to see Hillsong Worship live in concert in Miami, Florida. To be honest — and, perhaps, to your surprise — it was my first concert of this type that I've ever attended. … CONTINUE READING→
#36: On Sports, Law, & Gospel with Nick Lannon
The National Basketball Association has finally begun its 2018-19 regular season, one that's teeming with all manner of intrigue and narratives the likes of which haven't been seen in many years. The Golden State Warriors are on a quest to … CONTINUE READING→
Everything for Nothing: The Berenstain Bears & the Black Hole of Pressure
Fatherhood has become my most cherished title. I love being a dad and watching my daughter grow and learn and play and become who she is. Fatherhood has also, though, baptized me in the waters of children's television, which, if … CONTINUE READING→
#35: On Ministry & Messy Grace with Alex Early
This past February, I was fortunate enough to attend the second consecutive Grace Encounter Conference, admirably hosted by my dear friend Kevin Labby and the folks of Willow Creek Presbyterian Church. This event was a unique gathering of preachers and … CONTINUE READING→
Of Mud & Marigolds
The lessons drawn from Ecclesiastes are some of the most pivotal in the entire Bible. I say that because it's a book that speaks to us where we are: in the rubble of "once-Eden." The Teacher doesn't make excuses for … CONTINUE READING→