Jesus, Orwell, Huxley, and Twain: Why It’s Time to Revamp Your Reading Habits
There’s a passage in Mark’s gospel that I think about almost every day. If you’ve been a Christ-follower for long, you probably know it well. One of the scribes approached Jesus and asked which of the commands was the most important. Jesus answered, “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart […]
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 […]