Author Archives: radamdavidson

I turned 46 in the most festive way by blowing out candles jammed into a pumpkin pie — the official cake of November. Brittany easily found all the birthday candles in our cupboard and lit a fire hot enough to … Continue reading →

I’ve always been fascinated by conducting. Shaping the sound of a choir and orchestra through non-verbal hand waving is an odd thing for a talker like me. Watching the great ones — Sir Simon Rattle, Gustavo Dudamel, the great Leonard … Continue reading →

Stoicism teaches that true freedom is found in the elimination of desire. Hogwash. You were built to desire, and muting that desire as a coping strategy simply doesn’t work — popular as the idea is.Watch, comment, share.

This is a two-part problem with one solution.Added bonus: is there such a thing as selfless ambition? I think so. What about you?

There are a lot of marriage jokes that get thrown around when someone is celebrating an anniversary. I’ve heard things like “we’ve been married for 15 wonderful years… 18 total. HA!” Both men and women have said this with a … Continue reading →

A year ago today that my daughter Lexi died. I’m never sure whether to say “passed” or “died”. Death is a topic we all tend to avoid. To say someone passed away is giving a knowing nod without actually saying … Continue reading →

Can’t show favoritism. If we do, we’re missing the point of the gospel — Jesus invites everybody to Himself, not just the people He happens to like. We are called to do the same. Watch today: how do you treat … Continue reading →

We have too many options and too much stuff, and it’s turned us all into self-focused consumers who spend more time trying to figure out which of the million doors to open for our own happiness rather than the genuine … Continue reading →