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Technology, Magic, and Subduing Reality
This feels a bit over my head, but I’m trying to get my head (up and) around it. As I understand it, we can see a bit of this when we listen to politicians offering solutions to problems (techniques)...
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Just Saying: I Hate the Phrase, “Just Saying”…Just Saying (See How Awful It Is?)
I have been just sayin’ that I hate detest dislike this phrase in almost all its manifestations for some time. No one cares what I think though…just saying. <—Terrible, right? Finally, some one...
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Writers: Hilariously Pathetic
Alan Jacobs on how “…The ability of writers to feel offended or persecuted is pretty close to unlimited…” One of my favorite stories about writers concerns John O’Hara, who long ago wrote the book for...
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A Lovely Song: Sara Groves, “Joy Is In Our Hearts”
We love, love, love this song. Sara Groves is wonderful. Thanks to Dave at Under the Radar for this video. If you aren’t familiar with Under the Radar, check them out. Great music and an outstanding...
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I Gave Up Giving Stuff Up For Lent
But I’m wondering if I was right to. Years ago, I even wrote a simple poem to express myself. I gave up nothing for Lent. Not a buck, or one red cent. Not coffee, or ten percent. But have received:...
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Are Fairies Real?
“‘Are there real fairies in the world?’ “I looked up from the mushrooms I was chopping to study my five-year-old daughter’s face. The cock of her head and squint of her eyes matched the skepticism in...
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News: Thinking Small at For the Family
Hey Friends, I’m delighted to be a contributor over at For the Family, a new site designed to serve people who are seeking to build God-honoring homes. I’m for that. Pat and Ruth Schwenk are some good...
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Against the Family at For the Family
My latest post is up at For the Family. (I was out of town when it actually posted, so I’m a little late to share…) I have always wanted to be a husband and father. I love it. In no other calling do I...
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Liturgical Fads? 5 Questions for Thomas McKenzie, Author of The Anglican Way
Why isn’t he squinting? I am delighted to share this brief interview with my friend, Thomas McKenzie. Thomas is a Rabbit Room friend, a pastor, and an author. When Gina and I make our annual trek to...
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Tell Them and Tell Them Again
Public speaking is hard, but it’s not as hard as parenting. Or rocket science. I mean, I’m not a brain surgeon, but it seems like it’s not rocket science that public speaking isn’t as hard as...
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Five Reasons My Family Absolutely Loves “Sing the Bible with Slugs & Bugs”
My post for this month is up at For the Family… And don’t miss Randall’s Live (Stage-It) concert online this Saturday morning! This would be a great opportunity to gather the kids and enjoy some...
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My Beautiful Wife
My lovely wife, Gina, is tackling a new project over at her blog. Actually, it’s an old one, but she’s sharing it in little glimpses this year. I wish I could adequately express how grateful I am for...
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You Are Not C.S. Lewis
Did you know that C.S Lewis loved Beatrix Potter’s books when he was a young child? In Surprised By Joy he described an early stab of joy after reading Squirrel Nutkin. Now, few people believe Squirrel...
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C.S. Lewis: Mere Anglican, More Christian
“Remember your Aristotle—the universal form adheres within particulars. If you set out to tell a story about Everything, you’ll get nothing. It will be so broad and ambitious that it ends up signifying...
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152 Insights To…Moving the Turtle?
I’m a guest blogger over at the wonderful Kristin Hill Taylor’s site, 152 Insights To My Soul. I’m over there talking about something I love very much. Check it out.
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The Light on the Hills
I’ve been reading some old stories in preparation for sharing some on Fridays over at Story Warren and I came across this little gem from Mrs. W. K. Clifford. It’s from her collection, Very Short...
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Best Football Play Ever
I know everyone has seen this, but I wanted it here to see again in the future. Amazing. HT: Every single human being on Facebook.
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The Man Who Saved Narnia (And a Giveaway at Sally Clarkson’s)
Today I’m super happy to be featured over at my friend Sally Clarkson’s blog. (And yes, I’m bragging about being friends with such a cool person.) She very generously asked me to write a post and do a...
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Planting Trees vs. #Successing
Note: This is the first part of a post that’s up over at For the Family, so go ahead and go there if you want to skip this tease… — I peruse twitter and, despite my half-hearted efforts at censoring...
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To Fast or Too Fast?
Here are two short sections from a wonderful piece about fasting (and feasting) from Peter Leithart. It’s a very positive article about the part of Christianity that is saying “no.” A good read for...
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