The Good News of Pain (thoughts on Easter pt. 3)
Today, we’re going to talk about pain. I remember being 8 years old. My cousin and I were on the playground trying to ditch my …
Thoughts
The Good News of Betrayal (thoughts on Easter pt. 2)
The Revolutionary War spanned from 1775 to 1783. This is the war that the new founded 13 American colonies fought to gain their independence from …
“Going Home: Jesus and Buddha as brothers” – Thich Nhat Hanh
A few weeks back, I took a trip to Nashville to work with a customer of Intellithought. The day was good, much was accomplished and …
Beginnings (a tribute to the new year)
The turn of a new year brings to mind new opportunities, a chance to start fresh. I have thought, “I wish I could just start …
Has all of Heaven Passed through Hell?
Perhaps I should reconsider the idea of purgatory or at least attribute the title of purgatory to this, and a few other, stages of my …
The Beauty of Death
Fall is my favorite season of the year. NCAA football and basketball, bonfires with the youth group and hot coffee on cool morning are all …
Reconsidering Scars
Today, as I sit and watch my beautiful Savana’s comeback to volleyball, I am reminded of the painful journey the last few years have been …
of War and Christianity – thoughts on love
My adult life has survived many wars from afar. The tribulation of the Middle Eastern countries has led to several battlefields some of which are …
“Love Wins” – Rob Bell
A Book about Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived While I like the book’s title, its subtitle is what actually …
2011 – Hiking with Samuel to Baskins Falls
Samuel and I have a tradition – the last weekend before school starts back up is “boy weekend.” This year included camping, fires, frisbee golf, …