Every healthy parent I know longs to be a help to their children.  I have felt that keenly in the process of launching my sons into adulthood.  We worked to give them choices when they were little, choices within the

In football stadiums across the country, you can feel the intensity ramping up. The divisional rivalries are starting to unfold and fans and players ramp up their intensity and passion for these games. Michigan vs. Michigan State, Texas vs. OU,

Our nation is reeling in shock over the latest and severest mass murder. Millions are still reeling in the wakes of three devastating hurricanes. Millions more are reeling in the disaster of addictions that were enabled by a playboy whose

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width="1/1"][cmsmasters_text] Sitting in a circle of men at various stages of recovery, we listened to each other as we talked about the past week, and one of the men began to describe something that really left its mark.  With excitement

I once believed that I could compartmentalize my life. I could have a work life, a family life, a hobby life, and a spiritual life.  I imagined that I could construct flexible walls between all of these parts of who

A couple of years ago, a friend gave me a book entitled, "The Noticer."  It was odd, intriguing, and a bit unsettling.  Essentially, the main character had a knack for "noticing" people and their needs, fears, ambitions, and opportunities.  He

A former student of mine was flooded in Houston during Harvey's onslaught.  She had been pursuing a successful career with a foundation of a healthy marriage, two wonderful kids, and an economic opportunity that was congruent with the hard work

Hurricane Harvey has made history.  Several of my friends have been rescued from their flooded homes in areas where they never expected flooding.  Many have asked how to help and I have several answers for you. Texas Baptist Men's Disaster Relief

I was reminded of an experience from years ago that I shared in a conversation yesterday.  Reflecting on it, I am compelled today to speak from my heart. I do not speak about politics, but I do speak of theology.