I was at the pool with my daughter after her swim lesson, and I usually just do a few random exercises on the deck while she’s in her lesson or playing. Wall handstands, push-ups, squats, that sort of thing. Well, a lifeguard saw me and asked if I was into calisthenics. We started talking, and…
What Does The Baptism of Christ Mean?
Image sources: DesiringGod.org, Bonnellart.com. Artist: Daniel Bonnell I was reading my Bible plan on youversion the other day when it led me to the baptism of Christ. I’d never thought much of the event before, but this time it stood out. Why did Jesus submit to baptism? There are two parts to this answer we…
Has God ever stopped creating?
If we can think of anything that is true about God alone, it is the ability to Create ex nihilo. The event that is the defining symbol of God’s sovereign, limitless power is Creation ex nihilo. That God created the heavens and the earth, from nothing that was already existing, is foundational. All of what…
From Sacred Space to Public Grace
I was at a Christmas party with my kids this past holiday season and I was conflicted. The music was hot, the kids were eating well, and everyone was merry. Problem was, I wasn’t enjoying myself. I was trying to figure out why. I mean, I like rap, I like R&B, I like Bruno mars…
Spiritual Calisthenics
Have you ever tried to do something that flat-out humiliates you? Something you have absolutely no idea how to do and is so far beyond your abilities? Don’t stop because thats a perfect metaphor for the spiritual life. Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for…
The Creative Power of Forgiveness
The irreversibility of action is one of the most profound truths of life. When we act, we interact with others from our position of human plurality to accomplish something more creative and powerful than we could ever accomplish on our own. Action is always an inter-action with others, and action is always resulting in an outcome that…
Plantar Fasciitis Recovery: Hopefully the Last I’ll Post on This!
I’ll keep this short. It’s been 14 weeks since I started on this journey of plantar fasciitis. I had to drop my plans to run a marathon, and I may even need to change my half marathon plans. I’ve been able to savor the blessings of physical strength, learned to love swimming, and work through…
Recovery Running #mondaymiles
I’m at a stage in my life where every run I take is a recovery run. I’m coming back from plantar fasciitis (PF), and it really tests my resolve to run. First off, I must say that since I’ve been lifting more and my cardio based on swimming, folks have been asking me how often…
Plantar Fasciitis Recovery Update–Good to Go! (Hopefully)
Today, I wanted to culminate my plantar fasciitis posts by letting everyone know that I think I’m good to go! Well, I hope I’m good to go. It’s been 9 weeks since I last ran, and so I’m going to test it out tomorrow to see how it responds. This week, I have started lower…
Plantar Fasciitis Recovery, Week 5, Day 6
This past week has seen very little working out, quite a lot of rest, and quite a lot of celebration and retreat. While my foot is not perfect, I’ll be a bit confused if I won’t be able to resume my running after I meet the doctor this week. However, I am very thankful for…