Okay, one last (I promise) favorites list – especially for those of you who may be new to LifeVesting or haven’t discovered SynerJACK yet.
One of the things blogging has done for me has been to get me to write more often, and more content, than ever – something I’ve always wanted the discipline or inspiration to do. Some of those pieces were duds. Others were things I was really proud of, but didn’t seem to resonate with others. And some, like this and this seemed to capture a lot of attention and imagination from others.
What follows are, in order, the ones that still resonate with me. Taken collectively, they reflect my passion, values, relationships, and a couple of things I think are hilarious or supremely important. I hope you like them, too.
1. The Holy Spirit Salad
I still just laugh and laugh, and Robin still punches me when I do. But I have to admit, God speaks to people today, and He does so in many different ways. Still not sure about the Holy Spirit salad, though.
2. He Had a Hammer
In response to a question about my childhood hero.
3. Don’t Go Gently
Butch Lowery died more than 15 years ago, but his life still speaks to me today.
4. Last House Standing
A picture-and-100-words piece about resilience, strength, and determination.
5. The Language of Letting Go
In a year of transitions, we went from mere in-laws to empty-nester grandparents. This came as no surprise, but it required a new level of communication and understanding – the language of letting go.
6. Braves Lose! Braves Lose! Braves Lose!
A tribute to Skip Caray, one of the greatest broadcasters and cultural icons of my generation.
7. To Prepare a Place
It had been a while – and I’d forgotten what groom-love looked like. What I saw revealed far more than a man in love with his bride. It was a reflection of Christ’s love for His.
8. The Myth of the Early Christmas Shopper
Who says that just because you love somebody you have to get their Christmas gifts weeks in advance? This is a fun look at the joys of shopping on Christmas Eve.
9. Grace Works for Pastors, Too
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, scripture says. This describes some of the most life-giving words I have ever heard.
10. 16001 Crosses.
This year I met one of the most remarkable men I’ve ever known. Neville Davidson refused to accept complete blindness as the end of the story of his life. He has found a way to give back, and in doing so, has touched countless lives.
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