Be of Good Cheer: A Christmas Devotional
Hey friends, As summer turns to early fall, it’s still blazing hot here in Nashville. But before long, the air will carry a chill, and the holidays will be upon us. With that in mind, I wanted to tell you about my next book, Be of Good Cheer: A Christmas Devotional. It’s already available for […]
Three Things You Need for a Better Prayer Life
My grandparents kept a police scanner in their kitchen when I was growing up. My Dad was a police officer, and during his shifts, they’d turn on the scanner and listen to dispatch. (If you have a loved one who is a first responder, I hope you’ll avoid this insane habit. It’s a terrible idea […]
Sorry, but You Don’t Have This
Occasionally, a new buzzword or catchphrase takes hold and becomes popular. A few years back, the latest phrase became, “You got this.” I’m sure you’ve heard it said numerous times, often when a well-intended person uses this phrase to encourage someone. When faced with a daunting medical situation, a friend might say, “You got this.” […]
Self Discipline: Embracing the Rattle and Hum
In 1988, U2 released the album Rattle and Hum, and it quickly became part of the soundtrack of my youth. Maybe because it was a wildly successful album, and I listened to it so frequently, the phrase has stuck with me: Rattle and Hum. I’m unsure what motivated the band to choose that particular title—but […]