Category Archives: seasons

Praise Praise For the Dying of the Light: An Ode to Autumn

Cooling breeze carries frost to town Harvest plucked from the weary ground Laden tables of festive feasts Candy grubbing fantastic beasts Passing, punting boys of fall Coming home to homecoming ball Hunting, hauling squirrelly hoarders Closing in on winter’s boarders … Continue reading

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Sacred Marriage, Seasons II; Shutdown Theater; That 70s Kid

The Jesus Changes Everything has been deemed to be essential services and has therefore survived the shutdown. But now you have to listen in. Lisa and I on the seasons of life, the blessings of government shutdowns, pining for cinnamon … Continue reading

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Babes in Toyland: Youthful Folly In Our Dotage

We should expect that a given culture would follow the pattern of the riddle of the Sphinx. What begins on four legs, moves to two, and ends with three? Oedipus freely passed on his way because he recognized this as … Continue reading

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Grandparenting; National Senility, Outside the Box and More

This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Growing Weary in Doing Good: Joshua Fought

Joshua has always intrigued me. First, I loved his passion and commitment, not just for himself, but for God’s glory. When the ten were timid, he and Caleb were ready to go, confident and trusting. What has also impressed me, … Continue reading

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Storming Heaven: Women and Children First

There is no calling more fraught with danger and import than leading a family. Certainly bad things can happen if we fall down on our 9-5 jobs. Failures at the local church have deep impact. Every member of every family, … Continue reading

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He Puts the Lonely in Families: Psalm 68:6

Most every night I gather my precious wife and our two still-at-home sons for prayer before bed. Many nights I pray in thanksgiving for God’s very specific grace in all four of our lives, that He puts the lonely in … Continue reading

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Why Never Never Land Will Never Never Matter

Dear Peter Pan, Are you having fun yet? It sure looked that way to me back when we first crossed paths. My mom took me to the movies, and there we met. I was like you, though not quite so … Continue reading

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An Encore Presentation of Jesus Changes Everything

Economics in this Lesson explains the principle of “opportunity cost.” Plus, an ode to snow skiing and a celebration of His grace. This week’s presentation of Jesus Changes Everything

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What I Found Under the Tree This Christmas Morn

Eight years ago, just weeks before Christmas, through my own sin, I lost my reputation, my job, my income, my platform. Seven years ago, just days before Christmas I lost the one man who stood by me, who loved me … Continue reading

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