Category Archives: Disappointment

Helping Someone Through Suffering

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

We all suffer. It’s part of the human condition. We also journey with those who suffer: friends, family, neighbors, co-workers. As people of faith, we often find ourselves wonder what to say, wondering what to do. As a result, we … Continue reading →

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For Tara

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

The prophet Isaiah spoke of one who was “acquainted with grief.” Unfortunately, for some grief is less a mere acquaintance and more an unwelcome associate, an unbidden sojourner that can’t be shaken. My sister Tara is one such individual. Our … Continue reading →

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Kingdom Values: Hospitable Speech

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

In addition to my ongoing series on The Sermon on the Mount, I’ve decided to begin writing (in no particular order) about the values and principles that usher in the Kingdom reign of God. I’m not claiming to be an … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Disappointment

Posted on January 11, 2010 by

Today the news broke about Mark McGwire’s steroid use during his playing career. I can’t really say that I’m surprised by the news, but it’s hard not to be disappointed. Joshua’s been watching this old VHS tape I had about … Continue reading →

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Compelled: Looking Back

Posted on December 31, 2008 by

With my first post of 2008, I laid out my New Year’s resolution: to do only those things that were compelled by the love of Christ. With 2 Corinthians 5 as my motivation, my goal for the year was to … Continue reading →

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On Loneliness

Posted on October 19, 2008 by

I’m just going to say from the outset that this is going to be long and probably depressing, so you probably won’t want to read it. Late October is always a reflective time of year for me. My Dad died … Continue reading →

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