Author: Paul Santhouse

I am a follower of Jesus Christ. I’m also a husband, father, and grandpa. And I’m part of the Moody Publishers* team. Since I've worked with books for nearly four decades, and I believe the local church is where we become the kind of people Jesus would be in our shoes, that's mostly what this blog is about. Thanks for visiting. Paul *As this is my personal blog, the views and opinions expressed herein are my own, not those of my employer.

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Twice I’ve been deeply moved by a musical experience. Once when friends invited us to the Chicago Symphony and had us sit on the “Gray Terrace” just above the stage. Surrounded by the music, we witnessed the conductor’s energy and the explosive intensity of musicians at full throttle. The music came alive that night. The other experience was in […]

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It’s being in sync, reading the other, and thrilling to the beauty of shared expression. Choosing to trust, motivated by love. It’s a work of grace and an expression of faith — believing that the Person who created you has your greatest good in view. Such a choice can’t be taken lightly. There are cautions in Scripture. References […]

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Camelback Mountain, in Phoenix, boasts a rigorous hike with a glorious view. It fits easily between breakfast and lunch, and if you’re in the habit of brisk walks you’ll make it to the top. Probably. I went with my brother-in-law, who rowed crew for Rutgers and can move a piano by himself. He’s a humble […]

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Following a mentor is like following a truck. Leave enough distance to see where he’s going — and to swerve if he hits a pothole. If you’re the mentor, encourage those who watch you to learn from your mistakes as well as your strengths. You don’t want them to be like you. You want them to be wiser than you. […]