David Burchett

I believe a sense of humor is one of God's gifts to help get us to the finish line. One of the things I learned from writing When Bad Christians...

Warning: The following post may contain humor. This blog was produced in a program where irony and satire are processed. May contain sarcasm...

The opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics were truly spectacular. The creative genius of the program and disciplined performers left me...

Today I took a walk through Boston. The Boston Common is a beautiful and peaceful oasis to walk and pray. On my way back to the hotel I noticed a...

I got a very kind and challenging response to the recent article about Living the Abundant Marriage. This is the note that arrived on my guestbook...

Youngest son Brett suggested that I read The Last Lecture. The book came from the notoriety gained when Professor Randy Pausch literally delivered...

July 31st is Mutt’s Day. I am a big fan of the phony baloney holiday. To get August off to a great start I have found a special holiday for every...

I get a fair amount of email. Some of it is a blessing and quite encouraging. Some not so much in either category. But the ones that break my heart...

Thirty-two years ago this week I donned the hideous robin’s egg blue tux and married the gorgeous Joni. She plighted her troth to me on that day....

Today I am leaving paradise to return to my normal life. Since I still need to work for a living I knew this day would come quickly. An amazing...

I will stay away from the theological debate because Tim and Wayne have presented both sides for you to evaluate. Instead I want to offer a few...

I was rummaging through various news sites and I found that today is the happiest day of the year. Since my delayed flight arrived at 2 in the...

I know far too many people who are sincere and dedicated followers of Christ who are tired, discouraged and ready to give up. At best they hope to...

I have talked to many men my age who are still desperate for the approval of their fathers. And I know that is true for women as well. Jim Valvano,...

I tried to remember the dreams of a child growing up in Southern Ohio. My dream to be a Major League Baseball player died really quickly in Little...

Some say that any words other than taking the Lord’s name in vain are merely words. There is some truth to that. Jesus made it clear that what is...

The word 'proselytize' has become a pejorative when used to refer to Christians. But as I read the definitions it became clear to me that I need to...

When I was a younger man I suffered from CFS…Chronic Fonzie Syndrome. Fans of the old Happy Days TV show will recognize the character of Arthur...