When Growth Feels Like Attack
Usually I can muster patience — even when I’m tired.Usually I can smile and listen to complaining — even when I’m annoyed.Usually I can let comments roll off my back — even when they’re offensive. But can I be honest? Lately, as we’ve been walking...
When Justice and Love Collide
Often I get questions regarding faith, Jesus, the Gospel etc. Sometimes I use these posts to answer questions should someone ask similar questions of you. Today I want to answer one specific question I was asked by a guy who’s very close to becoming a follower of Jesus. He’s trying...
When the Song Fades After Three Days
Certain Bible stories get down into your bloodstream. For me, Exodus 13-17 contains a series of those stories because I see my occasionally problematic, complaining spirit in the Israelites' response to God’s deliverance. (Maybe it’s not just me?) God doesn’t just help Israel...
RETURN TO SENDER: Shame is just mail from your old address. Stop opening it.
I’ve moved a few times in my life. And no matter how many times I do it, each time, the same thing happens. I change my address with everyone else I can think of—utilities, credit cards, banks, family and friends. I change my address with the post office so that...