God cannot stand barriers between Himself and those He loves: He will tear them all down. Every single one, even if it requires an act so audacious it almost defies thought. [Click title to read more.]
Category: Jesus Christ
Why Our Culture Undervalues Sacrifice
When I talk about undervaluing sacrifice, I'm talking about how we undervalue everyday sacrifice: the 90% of moments that involve giving up something not-so-big for something that not everyone agrees is really important. [Click title to read more.]
The Difference Between Real and Abstract Belief
I suspect that for believers it's easier and more comforting to face Christ's return or our return to Him in a sort of happy abstract rather than as a realistic possibility: those events are coming, they're out there, and they matter, but we don't always regard them with a profound sense of urgency. [Click title to read more.]
Do Not Let Easter Be A Culmination
It strikes me sometimes that we Christians are great at events. We know how to do Easter. We know how to do Christmas. We can make killer dinners and plays and cookouts. But an event is not a ministry. [Click title to read more.]
Oranges and Others-Focused Thinking
When my mind is on myself, it literally prevents me from seeing outside myself: I lose my ability to think of the world in an empathetic way. I lose my ability to see the world the way others might, to understand their needs and their perspective. [Click title to read more.]
Perfect Outside, Rotten Inside
Appearances can be deceiving. And sometimes a shiny, polished exterior is enough to deceive us completely - especially when it comes to faith. [Click title to read more.]
What Sacrificial Giving Looks Like
The most extravagant giving often comes from places of lack, and the gift receives value not from what it is but from the spirit in which it was given. [Click title to read more.]
The Simplicity of Stars
The Christian life is really pretty simple. Simple like true darkness and stars. But as believers, I think sometimes we'd prefer it not to be. [Click title to read more.]
In Preparation For Easter: Remembering
As Easter approaches, I want to remember who Jesus is - not just to the world, but to me. [Click title to read more.]
This New Year, Vow To Be Your Brother’s Keeper
A strong and unmistakable mandate of the Christian ethos - one of Christianity's defining characteristics - is that we are to love and care both for those who love us, and for those who do not. We are heart-obligated to the community around us. [Click title to read more.]
Samaritan's Song 