Josh Hamilton, All-Star centerfielder for the Texas Rangers tells his incredible testimony of a life thrown away only to have Christ redeem him. If you are a sports fan, then you want to get to know Josh Hamilton and our Savior Jesus who rescued him. If you are a fan of God’s redemptive work in and through restored lives, then this story is for you. Actually, if you are breathing … read this story . (The story ran July 5, 2007. I first read it last Summer in ESPN The Magazine and am stoked to follow Josh’s comeback all the way to the big leagues and testimony for Jesus the Christ.) The...

"All of us get completely covered, from head to toe to teeth, in the dust of the cradle of civilization." - First Lieutenant Ted Janis, platoon leader of 3rd Platoon, Angel Company, 3rd Battalion, 187 Infantry Regiment of 3rd Brigade Rakkasans, 101st Airborne Division One of the best sports stories I’ve ever read: Infantry Hoops In Iraq Remember our troops and happy Memorial Day SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Hoops in the cradle of civilization", url: "http://www.deTheos.com/2008/05/26/hoops-in-the-cradle-of-civilization/" });

A short article/reflection of mine has been posted at Going to Seminary: “Transitioning One’s Soul to Finish the Day Well” SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Transitioning One’s Soul to Finish the Day Well", url: "http://www.deTheos.com/2008/03/26/transitioning-ones-soul-to-finish-the-day-well/" });

Kari is continuing her retelling of our story, “The Road to Santa Clara,” detailing our experiences in leaving all for a ministry opportunity a few years ago. The lessons learned along the way have proved to be invaluable, and although we wouldn’t sign up for it again, we wouldn’t trade it for the world. It is a redemptive story of God’s sustaining grace and the depth of friendship in the midst of confusion and frustrating circumstances. The entire story is now up: Ch. 1: The Phone Call | Ch. 2: The U-turn | Ch. 3: The Jeep | Ch. 4: The Apartment | Ch. 5: The Meeting | Ch. 6: The Rack...

Kari is continuing her retelling of our story, “The Road to Santa Clara,” detailing our experiences in leaving all for a ministry opportunity a few years ago. The lessons learned along the way have proved to be invaluable, and although we wouldn’t sign up for it again, we wouldn’t trade it for the world. It is a redemptive story of God’s sustaining grace and the depth of friendship in the midst of confusion and frustrating circumstances. There are 6 chapters thus far, not quite half way through: Road to Santa Clara (Ch. 1): The Phone Call Road to Santa Clara (Ch....