We live on an island that is surrounded by the Mesoamerican Reef, the second largest barrier reef in the world. Thousands of tourists visit every year to snorkel and dive in our crystal clear waters. I’m not very good at …
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Dream in Color
At least 20 years—that’s how long it took between the time Joseph dreamed his dreams and the time God brought those dreams to pass. I wonder if he ever asked God why he gave him those dreams at all. I …

On Identity
Who are you? Who am I? Sometimes, our perspective on the topic of identity can get a little distorted. There are several titles I could use to describe myself, so I might respond to this question with at least one …

On Ministry, Kingdom Building, and Grace
Perhaps the biggest personal frustrations in what we refer to as ministry—whether that be the ministry of marriage, or family, or missions, or church-planting, or teaching, or lay ministry—come as the natural results of our own striving selves. So easily …

The Girl Who Complained About Snow
Five years ago today. I look at this old picture and I see so many things. I see a guy who has always been willing to do anything for anyone, and never complains about it. I see a lot of …

Reflecting on 2018 “52 Weeks of Stillness”
In many ways, the year has flown by, and in others, it seemed quite long. Can anyone else relate? I focused on “Stillness” this year, and it was a year of quiet, healing, introspection, reading, study, and rest. (Except when …

Why Not?
I read recently that November is Defend the Orphan month. The Bible is very clear that we are always to defend the fatherless. So what exactly does the word “defend” mean? The 1828 dictionary defines it this way: “To drive …