Reaching the World in Grace & Truth
Randy Thomas wrote a great post on his blog recently. A portion is posted below. To read the entire post, click here. Back when I was coming of age, I was weird. Still kind of am but … really … I was so.very.weird. I was the male version of Ally Sheedy’s character in … [Read more...]
Sometimes I wonder how I get sucked in to certain shows. One I recently became hooked on is Syfy’s Being Human. This fantasy series revolves around three roommates attempting to live “normal” lives despite being a ghost, a vampire, and a werewolf. I know, it sounds … [Read more...]
I turn 46 this year and I have several friends joining me in the upward creep toward 50. We have spent considerable time talking about the reality of life in our 40s. I told one friend that I catch myself longing for my 20s and all the opportunity that lay ahead of me then. … [Read more...]
I had a dream last night that my wife, Leslie, and I were in a Life Group at church and a gay couple joined. The two men were friends of mine from 20 years ago and had since adopted children. They obviously knew me, how my story had evolved, and joined the group anyway. … [Read more...]
Here is a great article, by Rebekah Lyons, challenging all of us to be more authentic with our lives - past and present. It was originally posted here. Secrets. We all have them, don't we? Tucking my son in at bedtime has become quite the confessional. It all started … [Read more...]
Do you ever formulate a plan in your mind of how to make your Christmas better with the family? Maybe you’re like me and decide to take the reigns on Christmas traditions, parties, or another Christmas activity. Perhaps you avoid certain relatives. You might be the only … [Read more...]
Joe Dallas posted a great article on his website today encouraging us to be more proactive in our relationships. For the full article click here. The volume of physical Christmas cards coming into the Dallas home has gone way down this year, replaced by online greetings, … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving has come and gone, and Christmas is on its way. We see it all around us: the malls are decorated; homes are lit up; and the music is everywhere. There’s something different about this season, isn’t there? For me, Christmas is like a warm, nostalgic … [Read more...]
I once felt masculinity was barbaric, saturated in stupidity, and weak. So I separated myself from it. When I entered the darkened hallways of middle school I realized I didn’t like, or do, most things other boys did. I was different. The masculinity I had rejected once … [Read more...]
On the evening of Thursday, October 20th Roberta Laurila passed away into the presence of Jesus. Many of you may not know her name, but she interceded and prayed for you and our movement for years. Below is a tribute to her from former Executive Director of Exodus, … [Read more...]
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