Psalm 23
Where Religion Begins
Eternal Life
Life Changing Power of Forgiveness
When Steve’s email hit my inbox with this header, my heart sank. Oh no. What happened? Did he fall? Steve is one of my spiritual fathers. An e...
A Season of Suffering – Meeting Jesus in Our Pain
Suffering is a part of life. It seems that even in the best of times, we all suffer in one way or another.
Love Beyond Quick Fixes
As a kid, I was infamous for shortcuts, especially when it came to hems that happened to be coming loose. More than once, I would hear an exasp...
A Prayer for Anger Control
Peace in the Midst of Chaos
By the time we were situated with our son in his hospital room, equipped with bracelets and badges identifying us as his parents, it was past 1...
I Just Want To Be Angry – Restoring Broken Relationships
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
