Radically Happy

  • Epitaphs and Eulogies

    I’ve always enjoyed hearing about people’s last words and tombstone engravings. “Read More” to see my thoughts on how I’d like to be remembered.

  • Our Father, Part II

    Another take on the “Our Father.” This one perhaps more from the heart, and less from the head.

  • Our Father

    On Geekz2Men, my friend Robby Butler of TheMissionNetwork suggested praying the Lord’s prayer daily, in our own words, to gain a better understanding of what Fatherhood and Manhood are. Here’s what I came up with, with a little help from Chris Hahn.

  • Becoming Men of God

    Today in a Geekz2Men post, I summarized my understanding of Gordon Dalbey’s teaching. It is copied here for public viewing, since the archive is private.

  • Sexual Identity

    I’m continuing to take time off from the Devotional to work through Manhood issues. Here’s my thought for the week.

  • Exodus 20:22-21:36 Building Identity

    Questions: Why does God speak to us? Why through Moses? What does He want from us? For us? “Read More” to pursue answers.

  • Geekz 2 Men

    The following letter was sent to several friends last Sunday to launch my new mailing list about Fathering Geeks into Authentic Manhood. See Read More for details.

  • Transformation as Fathering

    I’m beginning to see Faterhood as a(nother) unifying paradigm, bridging my personal, relational, professional, and social aspirations. For example, here’s a Father-centric definition of transformation.

  • Father to Geeks

    No devotionals this week either — I suspect I’m still at the foot of the mountain with the Israelites, waiting for Moses. I’ve continued to wrestle with what it means to be a Man of God, as well as a Father and a Husband. I’ve had some interesting pastoral experiences…

  • Hitchhiker’s Guide to Reconciliation

    Forgiveness is a topic I’ve been exploring a great deal lately — both individually and as part of various communities — as I believe it is an essential precondition for transformation. Here’s a talk I gave way back during my graduate years at Caltech; the key insight (which I’ve since…

  • What God Wants Most From Me

    Its been over a week since my last devotional. Partly traveling, but mostly a restless spirit. I think I finally understand why…

  • In Search of Real Manhood

    Today I attended a men’s conference in Reno, Nevada. This passage from the speaker’s website summarizes it pretty well…

  • Exodus 19:16-20:21 Not-So-Close Encounters

    Questions: To whom did God give His commands? How? Why? Where? Which? “Read More” to pursue answers.

  • Deuteronomy 5:6-5:22 Decalogical

    Questions: How do the Ten Commandments stack up as a universal standard of morality? Click “Read More” to pursue answers.

  • Exodus 19:1-19:25 The Mountain of God

    Questions: Why does God set apart a specific place to reveal Himself? How does He want us to approach Him? “Read More” to pursue answers.

  • Exodus 18:1-18:27 A Man Named Jethro

    Questions: What does Jethro teach Moses about being a man? In relation to balancing family, ministry, and work — as well as having humility? “Read More” to look for answers.

  • Exodus 17:1-17:16 Staff Strikes

    Abstract: Who’s striking? Against whom? With what? Who gets the glory, and why? Click “Read More” for details.

  • Exodus 16:1-16:36 Omer Pile

    Abstract: What is God teaching us by how He provides? Why do we not learn? Click “Read More” for details.

  • Exodus 15:1-15:27 Water You Singing About?

    Abstract: Why is God worthy of praise? Why do we forget so quickly? “Read More” for details.

  • Exodus 13:17-14:31 Between a Devil and the Deep Red Sea

    Why did God send the Israelites the long way around? Why snare them between Pharaoh and a dead end? “Read More” to explore.