A few weeks ago, we faced the unexpected: Our not-even-three-week-old baby spiked a fever that wouldn’t break. A trip to the emergency room was followed by being admitted into a children’s hospital for a three-day stay. Fortunately, the problem proved to be a virus that simply needed time to pass. But in the midst ofContinue reading “That Helpless Feeling”
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Pursue All Things Good
I have heard about Eugene Peterson for years, a longtime pastor and author who died recently. I’ve even used his The Message paraphrase of the Bible for personal devotions. But only more recently have I picked up some of his other works, including, the considered-classic A Long Obedience in the Same Direction. Within its pagesContinue reading “Pursue All Things Good”
Confessions of a “New” Dad
I’m about to hit the two week mark of being a “new” dad. I put new in quotes, because as a foster dad, I’ve been a dad-for-a-season to five kids, but mid-June my wife gave birth to our firstborn. The youngest foster kid we’ve had was nine months old, but I get the privilege ofContinue reading “Confessions of a “New” Dad”
A Letter to My Newborn Son
Dear H, Welcome to the world. Nine months of waiting and anticipating while you grew inside your mama, and now I’ve met you face-to-face. Your eyes have opened to the newness. You’re hearing things you’ve never heard before. Your tiny fingers get to grip mine. I’m looking forward to seeing the person you’ll become–to meetContinue reading “A Letter to My Newborn Son”
Three Words: Justice, Beauty, & Evangelism
NT Wright is one of my favorite authors. Every time I read one of his works it challenges me to think more deeply on matters of faith. In the book Surprised by Hope**, Wright brings into focus how the hopes of eternity found in Jesus intersect with how we live today. Toward the end ofContinue reading “Three Words: Justice, Beauty, & Evangelism”
What These Pictures Represent
We moved into our home a year and a half ago. One of the reasons we bought this particular house was our desire to be foster parents and have plenty of room for kids to live, sleep, and play. There were some pressing needs with the house, so decorating was hit and miss. We hadContinue reading “What These Pictures Represent”
I Love to Write
As long as I can remember, I have loved both reading and writing. Creating short stories has long been a hobby. Some elementary teachers even thought one day I’d grow up to be a professional author (that hasn’t happened yet). I have submitted some stories to various contests and shared them with others. Even thoughContinue reading “I Love to Write”
I Feel Old (and young)
You’re only as old as you feel, they say. I’m a year from forty and most days I feel well past that. I feel it in how much my body aches and how hard it is to lose weight. Things weren’t like this when I was in my twenties. I feel old but I alsoContinue reading “I Feel Old (and young)”
Mike Bergman 