Humanity often uses the phrase “necessary evil” to rationalize the need for horrific acts required to achieve what they deem a greater good.  

God has a sense of humor far superior to your favorite comedian. That shouldn’t surprise you. God invented laughter.  

It’s impossible to get through the day without being bombarded with the accelerating trauma of this fallen world. We encounter it with those we know and love as well as on the news and social media. 

The less real something is, the more we tend to be drawn to it.  

The ability to say just enough and no more is a learned art—whether in conversation with another, a prayer to God, or in your creative writing. 

A friend recently made the comment that believers have been moved to the fringes of culture. But he has it backwards. Culture’s the one who moved, not believers. 

Believers are more hard-pressed than ever. Not just in a few areas, but on every front. 

I’m finding less and less in this world that satisfies me. I hope the same is true for you.  

The word sea change isn’t just a nautical term. It refers to any profound transformation. Like the one our world is going through now. 

Some goodbyes are harder than others. I’m currently experiencing one of my hardest. 

When faced with the loss of a dream, less income than month, and the lack of clear answers, it can feel like scarcity has invaded every part of our lives.   

Ever wonder why your plans fail—especially after investing so much thought and time in them? 

We live in a culture addicted to the new. Past wisdom that’s proven true for centuries somehow suddenly seems irrelevant for present times.  

When God invites us to do something with him, it’s good to clarify the timing. If he says now, then our next step is clear. Begin the work. 

Imagine an invention that could make you twenty years younger in the blink of an eye…yet you’d still retain all you’ve learned in the past two decades.  

Creative people often worry that others will steal their ideas and beat them to the marketplace. That might be true for generic widgets, but not for God-given creativity. 

One of my dad’s expressions was “It is what it is.” The older I get, the less I like that phrase. Because the words convey a sense of insurmountable inevitability. 

A few weeks ago, I started a conversation on our relationship with time. It was so well received, I decided to share the second half of the podcast with you today. 

Sometimes we’re so determined to create, we forget to ask if we have anything worth saying. 

During my last year in college, I decided to get a dog. That moment led to sixteen years of joy.