Mother’s Day Wishes

We lost my my mom in May 2010, after a heroic battle with a weird intestinal disease. No one saw it coming, and we were all left breathless. And while I don’t have a ton of regrets, I do have some wishes. I’m writing specifically to adult sons and daughters who still have their moms [...]

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When Skill Surpasses Heart

You know that artist, right? Her singing voice is beautiful, but her arrogance is ugly. His blog is deep, but his real life is shallow. His public speaking can hold a large group in the palm of his hand, but he doesn’t live out any of the truths privately that he teaches in the public [...]

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Bin Laden’s Death and Our Response

On September 11 2001, I remember watching the crowds on television – throngs of people from Middle Eastern towns and villages, all celebrating the deaths of so many Americans.  I had a specific feeling in my heart as I watched all the people celebrating. I hated them. Friends of friends were killed that day. Countless [...]

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Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill

My core belief about art is simple.  Really simple. We don’t create art for God. He doesn’t need it. We create art in response to God. Because the world needs it. Last night, I watched two people sing “How Great Thou Art” – two people who may or may not be Christ-followers (I don’t know [...]

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An Easter Prayer for Pastors and Artists

This is a bit longer than my usual posts. Even though you’re in a hurry, maybe you can just breathe for a few minutes, and let this wash over you. Especially this week. I pray that your heart is engaged in the art you’re creating. I pray that its span is missional and far-reaching. I [...]

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