Christian Living

I Have Family Everywhere

God willing, by the time this post goes live, I will be on my way to Beirut. I’ve been checking articles on Lonely Planet and Wikipedia, which is what I guess people

Why Showing Up Matters

First: a definition. By showing up, I’m not talking about simply attending church. I’m talking about really showing up to participate in the multi-faceted life of the church, which includes worship

The Normal Christian Life

I sometimes ask kids how they grow. They just look at me, shrug, and tell me they don’t know. It’s just what kids do. They eat. They play. They sleep. They

Good News for Tough Days

It’s easy to get discouraged. The days keep coming, and the demands always seem to outnumber our resources. Some of us face insurmountable obstacles. It’s hard to find good news anywhere.

On Marketing a Book

It’s been a tricky time for me. My book How to Grow came out on August 7. (See how I just promoted my book?) It’s my first time marketing a book,