Guide for the Engaged Parishioner: a Preamble
How do you know if you’re on the right path? Since most people like to believe they’re good people, basing your judgment of how you’re doing spiritually on how you …
SAHD and Alone: a Personal Growth Story
Even though my wife makes all the money, I still drive the car when we’re together. That’s not a metaphor; it’s just another iteration of playing to our strengths, which …
Superlative Apostles
“For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is …
State of the Habit
If you’ve followed me so far, you can look back and see I’ve hit my goal for five days in a row. One of the most crucial aspects of adding …
The Filler Post
Today is a cheat day. My only excuse for this lazy space-filler of a post is that I got up early and I’m tired. I know I probably won’t do …
The Grumper
If you’ve ever had the privilege to be a parent, or a brother, or a sister, or a friend, or an acquaintance with more than one person – basically, if …
On Coping with Laziness
When you’re feeling overwhelmed by the number of tasks you’ve taken on, how do you determine if you’re just being lazy or if prudence obliges you to excuse yourself from …
Be Reconciled
“So we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. (2 Cor 5:20)” What do you desire …
Not Ourselves
“For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. (2 Cor 4:5)” One of the most devastating blows to …
Quit Complaining
Before I go any further, I just want you to know that I know I am not the first person to give this advice. I am also fully aware it …