Things didn’t always go well during our early days down there in the beautiful sun, and not so pretty smog: 1. the first week, while...

“the end of sex” as we know it, referencing an article about the dramatically diminishing sex lives of Japanese young people, as the joy...

previous post about “the end of sex as we know it” because it addresses an important trend in our culture.  But a convergence of...

“Japan’s under-40s appear to be losing interest in conventional relationships. Millions aren’t even dating, and increasing numbers can’t...

Embodiment is the answer.  I’m old enough to know that if I don’t get up and do something with my body before the day gets on, I won’t do...

The NY Times had a great little read recently called, “Ditch Your Laptop – Dump your Boyfriend” filled with good, practical advice on how...

And there are lots of other ideas as well, tens of thousands of “medium ideas” that have been shaping forces in still significant ways: ...

It’s a diverse world out there.  Gloriously diverse.  Within the walls of the church, however, it’s a different story.  I scroll through...

At the outset, Aslan shares his testimony of becoming a Christian, and then his predictable college deconstruction of his faith, as he...

FOCUS ON THE END:  Slacklining is the art of walking a short distance on a thin line stretched between two trees.  Learning how to do...

Meanwhile, our pop culture offers one of it’s stars at a music awards show and we’re struck with the realization that nobility,...

I was grateful, after the death of my friend Hans Peter Royer, that my daughter was able to attend his funeral in Austria.  Her guest...

Look people in the eye and you will discover their intentions.  Not how people laugh.  Listen to how they talk about their parents. ...

Daniel and Esther are two personalities in Israel’s history who understood that they will gladly serve the king, and work for the good of...

My friend who recently died in Austria was more than a friend.  He was a mentor to each my children.  Kristi Dahlstrom’s reflections on...

Life’s more than full this week, and next, so I probably won’t be writing much for a few days.  In the meantime, I’ve wanted to  review...

Beauty Matters – guest contributor Kristi Dahlstrom shares why The Way Home The air was cool and fresh. Ten thousand brilliant stars...

I was able to hear the same perspective from an honest insider today who said, “I’ve been living my Christian life for two decades now,...

The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.  – Michael Porter There’s a forest in m Too many trees.  Too many buds on the vine. ...

thought provoking piece about why Millenials are leaving the church.  She writes about how frustrating it is for her to give talks on...