It hurts when the people we care about die. That pain is in no way lessened when it takes us longer than normal to learn the horrible truth of a loved one’s passing.
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For Chandler and Devin
When a connection is severed, the unique pain we experience can be difficult to contend with. For Chandler LeCroy and Devin Willock.
Read MoreIt's Not Always Political
War is carried out by governments, and it may have political motives, but that doesn’t mean our response to a moral, humanitarian crisis should be political.
Read MoreJust Don't Do Bad!
My oldest child and I have been having some very serious conversations lately about life and death and Jesus. This story is about one of those conversations where I almost made him cry.
Read MoreDog and Monkey Show
Some people get their pleasure in life from pretending to throw a tennis ball for a dog. Those people are horrible human beings. Don’t be that kind of person.
Read MoreThe Ghost of Christmas Duality: There’s Good and Bad in Everything
My grandmother died about two weeks before Christmas a few years ago. That’s not exactly a happy way to start any story, especially a Christmas story, but it’s the truth. And if Dickens can start the most famous Christmas story ever written with a death, I suppose I can, too.
Read MoreStaying on Brand and Other Questions I Can't Answer
So much of everything we do today revolves around branding. Especially when it comes to cementing your “personal brand.” But how does "building your brand" really fit into God's plan? Is that what we are called to do? Is that who we are called to be?
Read MoreGod Of the Storm
When Irma hit Athens, it was quite a sight to behold. The rain and wind blasted against windows while people took shelter in their homes, most of which were without power eventually. Of course, my wife and I were at St. Mary’s Hospital dealing with a storm of our own.
Read MorePeople, Places, and Things
I look back on all of these great moments and I wonder...how can a place so full of memories feel so empty?
Read MoreHow Free is Free Speech?
It is important to understand that the legal term free speech only applies to potential government interference. That is true. However, I don't believe it's enough societally that our free speech is only important to the government.
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