When Home Becomes Less About a Place and More About God’s Presence
In our move across the country I came face to face with the truth that I hold on to things…
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Trusting God, Even on Lonely Sundays
During my church-hunt, I discovered Sunday is the loneliest day of the week. But I felt some comfort in believing…
When Your Message is Right but Your Tone is Wrong
I want my words to be tempered with grace that honors the Lord and edifies the person receiving them, even…
My Challenge: Pray for and Thank your Pastor
Today, I want to propose something counter-cultural: I want to challenge myself and you to pray for and appreciate our…
Editor’s Pick: Top Posts of 2015
Every year, I sit down to write a round-up post summarizing the top pieces from our year here at Trochia…
Isolation Means Death (A Lesson from My Dog, Rocky)
When we avoid isolation and stay connected to each other, we become stronger. We’re better together and as Jesus pointed…
Friendship and Reconciliation (Take Five)
If you’re like me, you need to hear about people who are courageously honest and welcoming – who reconcile and…
Forgiveness Requires Willingness
God uses our willingness to forgive and works through us. Forgiveness is not an overnight miracle; more often, God heals…
3 Steps to Authentic Relationships
In every relationship, we are currently somewhere on the reality Chutes and Ladders® board. Every conversation, probing question, opportunity to…