Real Hope Comes From God
Hope from God is grounded in our salvation. Salvation is the work of the entire Trinity: God the Father, Jesus…
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What is True Love?
Sometimes, I flippantly say “I love you” and not think about what that really means. Sometimes, I downplay love’s power…
What Zechariah and Elizabeth Can Teach Us About Active Waiting
Zechariah was an old man, and he could have given up after years of waiting, but he did not. He…
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…
Pray First, Plan Second
It was Jesus’ habit to pray first and plan second. That approach led him to preach, to lead, and to…
Does Fruitfulness = Exhaustion?
So what does the call for fruitfulness mean for my tired heart? Does God call me to exhaustion and disarray…
Four Things You’ve Taught Me About Love, Olivia
I’m thinking about you Olivia. You weren’t supposed to be here. The doctors told us you would not live long…
How to Pray: Everything Gives Rise to Prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17)
I love the idea of praying all the time. It sounds awesome, and I was always on board intellectually. But…
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…
Searching for Comfort (Exodus 20:3)
R.J. was searching for something else to comfort herself. She writes, “It was one of those anniversary months, when I…
The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 8: King David
In David’s story we see that he was great when he was good and became cruel when he focused on…
How to Encourage, One Adjective at a Time
In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, the Apostle Paul reminds us to “Encourage the timid, help the weak and be patient with…