Dear Jordan, Merry Christmas, my son. We worshipped Jesus this morning (just like you did). Kelsie sang a mini-concert. She sang about the King you now see with your own eyes. (The photo below was taken after church this morning.) I don't have a lot to say. I simply wanted you to know something: we're … Continue reading Dear Jordan, Merry Christmas, My Son…
Month: December 2014
The Manger I Never Knew
Below is a link to Chapter 2 of Philip Yancey's award-winning book, The Jesus I Never Knew. Published in 1995, it is one of my all-time favorites. Entitling this chapter, "Birth: The Visited Planet", Yancey brilliantly brings to light truth and nuance most of us would otherwise miss when considering the story of Jesus' birth. … Continue reading The Manger I Never Knew
Atheism Failed Me
You know - I tried to disprove the existence of God - immediately after finding my 19-year-old son dead in his bedroom from suicide. I looked at the most recent, most compelling evidence to make God sound like a ludicrous alternative. I looked at the best arguments from the best atheists, both in modern & … Continue reading Atheism Failed Me