In December 1989, our fifth born came into the world. I had some of the richest Bible studies at home with our adorable newborn son while everyone else attended the church services of that Christmas season. It was that year …
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Writing our typical content is often difficult at this time of year. We have more to do, and our schedules fill quickly. Presents must be purchased, wrapped, and shipped. Projects are often readied for launching in the new year, giving …
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I have the honor of being nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award. This is my first nomination for this peer-recognition award, and it comes from Stephanie M. Gammon, a homeschool mother, fiction writer, and theological blogger whose content is always …
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In my journey through the book of Isaiah, I’ve come to yet another place where I’ve paused to let the love of God soak into my heart, run over the top, and flow down the edges of my soul. This …
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Pain is common to all human beings. Some of us face pain every day. Some suffer from chronic illnesses or from physical challenges we’ve had since birth. All of us have bodies that will wear out. If we don’t die …
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If you’re new to your faith in Christ or to church attendance, you’re probably confused about Christianity in America. You’re not alone. Most people aren’t sure what to think about our current mix of politics and religion. Thankfully, being either …
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All of us have felt shame. We may have also been the recipients of shaming. One of the glorious blessings of the Christian life is that our faith deals with shame in a healing and redemptive way. Jesus’ work on …
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I woke up to news of yet another murder in our city. A man had killed his girlfriend and stuffed her body into an unlocked car in another city. Drunken people in our city got into cars, drove them at …
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I want to stay on the mountaintop. I need to pound stakes into the beautiful place. Like David, my soul thirsts and pants for the living God. Like Peter, I’m ready to erect tents and settle in. Let’s mark this …
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“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be …
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