A record was set last night in Boise, Idaho… Not just a record for Roadshows in Boise… Not just a record for seven years of the Roadshow tour… 502 children were sponsored last night in Boise! The most children sponsored at a concert in the thirty years that Compassion International… Read More
Archive Category: What To Give
The Gift Of Skepticism
“As you go into all the world…” Then Jesus ascended and disciples scattered. Both men named James stayed in Jerusalem with Simon, John, and Matthew Peter eventually left Jerusalem for Italy. Andrew set off to tell the people of modern day Bulgaria and Georgia about Jesus. Phillip traveled to Turkey.… Read More
Where Are The Ravens?
I lift it gingerly from the store shelf and the shopkeeper rushes over to make the sell. Bethlehem loves American tourists. “Is it real gold?” It is. It’s Russian. From the 17th Century. An icon. The orthodox, he explains, consider icons to be “windows into heaven.” Not just depictions of… Read More
More & Better Words For Difficult Kids
Who is the most difficult person in your life?” My pastor asked us to just be quiet for a minute and think about that. Sadly, I didn’t need the whole minute. Do you know who I thought of instantly? One of my own kids. Awful. Ok. Ok. In my defense… Read More
A Lot Like Christmas
I put a nativity set out on the piano, hung a few lights, grew a beard. And it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Sure, it’s July outside – kids in flip-flops and tank tops munch on popsicles just beyond my window. And sure, it’s as hot as July… Read More
Something You Need Too
It’s a simple list of suggested gifts – one for each day – prompting me to consider what I have to offer and what someone else might need. Pushy inspiration stashed between the pages of a friend’s book. Today’s assignment – “Something you need too” – was harder than most.… Read More