Some tricksters asked Jesus “What is the greatest commandment?” He responded by mashing together two excerpts from the Book of the Law: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. And, Love your neighbor as yourself. His epic, mic-drop response has come to be referred … More The Greatest
October 2015 My wife and I recently took our kids to see the latest Disney/Pixar production “Inside Out.” The animated film had received some great critical reviews, and since their other classic films such as Toy Story, Cars, and Finding Nemo have been family favorites for years, we all settled into our theater seats with … More Islands and Ocean
August 2015 As the story of Cecil the Lion dominated headlines last week, many used the incident to raise awareness for various causes, including animal rights, human rights, and many others. No matter where you found yourself on the spectrum of responses, it was nearly impossible to consider the process of hunting such an awe-inspiring … More Killing a Lion
June 2015 Indiana Jones gazes across the impossible span between himself and the carved-out entrance on the opposite cliff. So close, yet so far away. There is no bridge, no rope, no way of passage from one side to the other. He desperately glances at his father’s diary in search of a clue. “It’s impossible,” … More A Leap of Faith
May 2015 I’ve found myself watching documentaries lately. Maybe I’m getting old and boring. Or maybe I’m actually becoming more wise and informed. Whatever the case, I recently watched one called Searching for Sugarman. It tells the incredible, hard-to-believe story of a singer-songwriter named Sixto Rodriguez. I was drawn to the film simply because Rodriguez … More A Sugarman Story
April 2015 “Dad, watch this!” my 5 year old son yelled excitedly as he launched himself from the playscape ladder. I turned just in time to see his tiny body flying through the air toward the second rung of the monkey bars. His little hands grasped the bar, but his momentum caused his body to … More Fierce Love
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