For my good friend, Rob Asghar:- Cheerleading, tumbling lessons and camps since age 3: $30,000- Annual cost of attending USC: $ 50,000- Annual cost for staying just the right shade of blonde: $10,000- Cheering when the other team scores: PricelessThe defense rests.

Just heard this on the radio. Dr. Richard Mouw President of Fuller Seminary was recently being interviewed by a newspaper reporter. The reporter asked Dr. Mouw what "would be your one wish for American Evangelicals; the one thing you want to see happen in the American church?"Dr. Mouw's reply:"I would just wish that Pat Robertson … Continue reading Good Thought, Dr. Mouw

If you look for them, life can be full of little moments of blessing.This fall, our oldest daughter Kelly has started high school - rather a shock for her Dad, who still seems to see her in his minds-eye as that little girl who comes rushing for a knee-hug when he arrived home from work. … Continue reading Dad! I Got a Goal…..!

....and where we need to go.

I am aware that this blog has resulted in the purchase of at least one book in the past. Stunning results. May I then, with my vast and impressive array of book sales, recommend to you another book? Alright, then, I will.Peggy Noonan has just produced another literary gem, John Paul The Great. Buy this … Continue reading John Paul the Great – Part I

Tonight, as I was cleaning the paper-strewn floor of our study (the place where we have the desktop PC and our girls do their homework) I found the latest issue of Teen People. I immediately threw it in the trash - which is the rightful place it belongs, given its vacuous content that is fed … Continue reading Welcome to my World

After all my musing about church, the search is over.I am done, I have found it!And, I get a pony.

Over the past several weeks, I have posted several pieces here on issues related to the recent troubles at my church. I had a plan to rationally describe the events that have transpired over the past months - perhaps to bring a voice of reason. I would be fair, and smart, and witty. Oh, how … Continue reading Maybe I Should Surrender

To begin, a disclaimer. I am not a theologian, but I have been around things Christian long enough to be dangerous. Sort of like having a learners permit. So, if any theologians or doctorate types read this, feel free to dress me down.Alright. I think we need to watch our language.There is a completely over … Continue reading The Myth of the "Strong Christian"

In prior weeks, I have been processing a bit of the history and struggle of an iconic church in American evangelical history. About 10 years ago, our prior pastor retired from Hollywood Pres, as he had been appointed as Chaplain of the US Senate. As a part of the transition, the church was charged with … Continue reading Diversity, Change, and Setting a Course