Those most obedient to the Word of God aren’t the most disciplined—but those most deeply connected to his love. My friend Dan[i] served fourteen years in the Michigan prison system—the last eight without a major ticket, which is an absolute …
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There’s yet one more reason some of us struggle to “feel” the presence of Jesus: We haven’t given ourselves permission to feel much of anything at all. “Pour out your heart before Him,” David beckons (Psalm 62:8). But how difficult …
Prior to Jesus’ statement about the abundant life in John 10:10, he says that Satan is a “thief [who] comes only to steal and kill and destroy.” Jesus is pointing out that Satan will do everything he can to keep …
My 1998 Jeep Cherokee is a slightly beaten-up adventure vehicle. It isn’t anything beautiful or fancy. In fact, sometimes it doesn’t start. The ceiling is littered with the signatures and doodles of my people, and the radio adds a static …
If you remember your high-school biology, the human eyeball (the retina, specifically) is equipped with particular cells, called cones, which sense and interpret color. We have three different types that determine the color we see. Don’t worry, none of this …
In 2010, I was standing at the finish line of the Los Angeles Marathon, waiting to cheer for my oldest daughter as she completed her race. I remember watching the runners and thinking how normal they all looked (well, at …
Wives, understand and support your husbands in ways that show your support for Christ. Ephesians 5:22, msg In a season-two episode of the Netflix series The Crown, Queen Elizabeth suggests to her husband that they plan a tenth-anniversary celebration. Philip …
When you hear yourself or others speak of hope for this world, what’s your first reaction? When you read of some effort of an individual or group trying to make things better, what thought first shows up in your head? …
In 2 Corinthians 3:18, Paul writes: “We all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.” …
My friend Jessica had to escape Burma as a refugee when she was fifteen years old. I think God has a special place in His heart for people who are on the run, fleeing crises in their countries. Me Too. …
Read moreWhat a Burmese Refugee Taught Me About Justice and Loving Others