Why Am I Angry? – Understanding Anger’s Roots
Change of Address
Moving to a new home seems exciting . . . at first. Then reality sets in: merely changing one’s address can take months to ensure it’s been ...
Stay Alert and Walk with Your God
The still light of late autumn leaked through the trees, illuminating two large statues in the middle of the woods on the monastery property. W...
Risking Forgiveness
Listening Factor
My dad had two girls. No sons. So, from his daughters—my big sister and me—Daddy expected a show of “male-like” strength and toughness t...
The Model of Real Moxie
As a kid, I never really liked tug-of-war. From the sidelines, it always looked more fun than it was. The thrill of winning, of being stronger, ...
Where Science Ends
When it comes to the big questions about meaning and existence, we shouldn’t be guessing or hoping. The stakes are too high.
In His Presence – The Habit of Spending Time with God
In the Grip of God’s Love
The Hebrew word “hesed” gets a lot of press in devotionals or sermons or Bible studies. But any translation will struggle to capture the full...
The Benefits of Generosity
The Sword, The Son, and a Rest for God’s People
I needed rest, and I didn’t know where to find it. My inability to find physical rest was connected to my inability to spiritually rest in God.
Abuse, Trauma, Triggers, and the Church: The Hard Conversations
Theology 101: Satan – Master of the Almost True
Satan’s great at approximate truth and almost Christianity.
Why Should I Trust God?
Singleness, Identity, and the Family of God
Why Church is Important to Me
Church is a gift, and we shouldn’t take it for granted.
3 Keys to Evangelism – For Introverts
Reading the Bible without Fear
Jesus Is In the Room
Jesus Understands Being Held Back
Did Jesus Have Family Troubles?
Did Jesus Care About Justice?
Did Jesus Hold a Grudge?
The Women in Jesus’s Life
During the time when Jesus walked the earth, religious leaders were known to cross the street to avoid contact with a woman. Devout men daily tha...
