I just traveled to Bangkok and I began listening to another amazing book: unChristian by David Kinnaman. Shocking! I am writing these reflections not so much for you as for me, and you are simply invited to read them and ponder the implications as well, if you like. Here are some thoughts that have riveted [...]

I was recently in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, speaking to a small group of pastors and teachers and one of the subjects in the course of the week that I talked about was a simple, yet potentially life changing tool for your spiritual growth: the prayer journal. I have been a “journal-er” for a number of [...]

It was a rich evening for sure.  Imagine being surrounded with people of faith from at least two different faith communities choosing to meet together in unity and agreement.  And, add to that, the privilege to share your heart with them.  That is what I was given the chance to do recently in Australia.  What [...]

I just got my oldest son a watch that will hopefully stand up to his rough and boyish use and had planned to surprise him with it. I had given him a job to do so he could practice being more industrious and responsible and he had done very well with that. So, today seemed [...]

Here are a few reflections from our recent move to Indonesia to lead out in an Intercultural Study Center. I am sitting in the back room of our house in my new office listening to a chorus of “Allahu Akbar” or “God is Greater” on all sides of our home.  Ramadan has ended and the [...]