The Jesus Way at Back to School Bash

The Jesus Way at Back to School Bash

I had a wonderful experience yesterday at the “Back to School Bash,” put on by Hand & Harvest in Taylor, Texas.  I’m past the age of doing the heavy lifting required to set up an event like this.  In past Hand & Harvest events, I was usually given a table, a...
Are We Worthy of Our Veterans’ Sacrifice?

Are We Worthy of Our Veterans’ Sacrifice?

Pete Hegseth—whom I call Rocket Man, Testosterone Pete, or Mucho (not to be confused with macho) Man—is climbing the steep hill of history, wanting to be remembered for something, preferably a feat that won’t smear his makeup. Having stared into too many FOX News...
Too Broke to Mend?

Too Broke to Mend?

Content Warning: Self-harm and Suicide. As a proud father of three now-grown boys, I have a lot of lived experience with things getting broken. After receiving a Christmas gift from us one year, our oldest son went to his room. When he returned the next morning, he...
Baylor Listened to the Cellar Voices

Baylor Listened to the Cellar Voices

Baylor University is squandering a legacy of courage. It is difficult for me to write this, as my entire adult life has been lived in the shadow of Baylor, which has long been the flagship Texas Baptist educational institution. Founded in 1845 during the Republic of...
A Deficit of Curiosity

A Deficit of Curiosity

I continue to be intrigued by how unwilling we are to learn about ourselves, our relationships and the broader world. While I support the idea that not everyone needs or is suited for a structured university education, that does not mean we should stop growing in our...