A Spiritual Lesson from the Chilean Mine Rescue

Events transpire that become the focal point of a generation. Ask anyone 53 years of age or older where they were when President Kennedy was assassinated, and they’ll give you […]

The BackStory – The Donkey Whisperer

Back Stories – When you peek between the lines or catch a glimpse of the shadows slipping quietly behind the scenes, there are a lot of people in the Bible—often […]

The Backstory-Lap of Luxury

When you peek between the lines or catch a glimpse of the shadows slipping quietly behind the scenes, there are a lot of people in the Bible—often nameless, faceless people—who […]

From My Desk – What does it take to be a real man?

Give Your Kids a Love That Does the Difficult Things

For those of you who have been waiting for this day – it’s finally here! 50 Ways to Really Love your Kids is back in print…and better than ever!  Here’s […]

The Passion of the Mel Gibson: When Christians Trust too Much in Mere Men

It’s been hard to watch the public meltdown, to listen to the profane rants and eavesdrop on the vile death threats. Mel’s struggle with alcoholism has been public since early […]

The BackStory – Mi Upper Room es Su Upper Room

Back Stories – When you peek between the lines or catch a glimpse of the shadows slipping quietly behind the scenes, there are a lot of people in the Bible—often […]

How Righteous is Your Righteous Indignation? Part 1: Worship Wars

Recently Darcy and I were being interviewed on a national radio program regarding a book we wrote called Extreme Grandparenting: the ride of your life! In the process of discussing […]

The BackStory: A Mom – A Boy – A Lunch

Back Stories – When you peek between the lines or catch a glimpse of the shadows slipping quietly behind the scenes, there are a lot of people in the Bible—often […]

a Father’s Day Tribute to the Man behind the Camera

There aren’t a lot of pictures of my father among the old black and white photos of my family of origin, for the same reason there aren’t many pictures of […]