When I was a kid, I loved the movie Ernest Saves Christmas (it’s crazy what we think is cool as kids). The one thing that stuck with me is the one character had a kids’ TV show with the catchphrase, “They never get old. They always stay new. Those three little words ‘Please’ and “Thank you.’” … [Read more...]
12 Ways the devil can Mess with You
After writing last week’s lesson, “What if the devil is Real?” I ended up having a few things blow up in my face – that was fun. Fortunately, it led to me asking the question: If the devil is real, how would he mess with me? Until the last couple years, I really struggled with thinking I was … [Read more...]
What if the devil is Real?
In Western culture there isn’t any direct evidence of the devil, which means he either isn’t real or he is really good at convincing people he’s not. Of course, when I claim there isn’t any direct evidence, I don’t mean I expect him to go around announcing (in silly voice), “I’m the devil. Let’s … [Read more...]
Honor Your Parents (the lost commandment)
This past year I’ve had one verse constantly popping in my head: “Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life...” (Exo 20:12a) If you didn’t know, this is one of the 10 Commandments, which are given twice in the Old Testament because they’re that important. They’re usually … [Read more...]
The Lost Art of Gentleness
Last week when I was at Marineland with my family for the fifth time this year (my two daughters are obsessed with the dolphins, belugas, and penguins), I was pushing my two year old in a plastic car and accidentally bumped into the person’s heals in front of me. My knee-jerk reaction was to … [Read more...]
A Major Reason Our Society Terrifies Me (how to reduce others fighting)
At what point did it become mandatory to have to like everyone and accept their ways of living? Over my career, I’ve met lots of people who don’t like me and that’s fine. You’re allowed to not like me. I think you’re making a mistake because (written playfully) I think I’m great, but I’m clearly … [Read more...]
Masturbation (here’s a topic you don’t hear preached in church)
Please Note: One of the benefits of not working for a church is I can write about topics like this and not get in trouble by my congregation because... well, I don’t have one. Married men, please stop masturbating so much. I keep meeting couples where the wife is complaining there isn’t enough … [Read more...]
A Simple but Important Truth
Several times a week, I do the escarpment stairs near my house. I used to have to force myself to do my tri-weekly jogs and/or stair work outs, but I’ve grown to really appreciate them as it gives my brain a chance to decompress. I go at the end of the day after my kids are in bed and the streets … [Read more...]
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