What You Need When You Need It

In the Christian walk, we usually don't have what we need...until exactly when we need it. [Click title to read more.]

The Unflappable Christians

Our Biblically-mandated roles demand a certain level of unflappability. We've got business to be about, regardless of circumstance. [Click title to read more.]

Avoiding “Summer Death”

My church is dead, and summer killed it. But don't let summer kill your spiritual walk, too. [Click title to read more.]

Walking In The Footsteps Of Those Who Came Before

An ancient manuscript fragment reminds me that the faith-work of today can be the blessing of generations to come. [Click title to read more.]

Obedience As Intimacy

Obedience is a form of engagement with God: an act of explicit intimacy and great love. [Click title to read more.]

The Complexity of the Psalms

We miss the fullness and the complexity of the Psalms when we insist on cherry-picking certain cheery verses from them. [Click title to read more.]

Word Themes: A Helpful Technique For Your Bible Study / Prayer Life

I've been rooting around lately for a Bible study method that helps me to a) delve into Scripture in a meaningful and active way daily, b) keeps me engaged with God throughout the day, and c) gives me a window into keeping up a consistent and rich prayer life throughout the day. Here's what's been working for me. [Click title to read more.]

The Master of the Sea

One of the blessings of growing older in Christ has been the simple knowledge that I can only control so much. [Click title to read more.]

A Reassurance: It’s Good When You’re Not The Center of The Universe

An overt focus on the self can be devastating. [Click title to read more.]

Lessons From A Robin’s Nest

In all honesty, too many of us are hothouse believers: Christians who only fully express their holy nature when the circumstances and the moment and their feelings are right. [Click title to read more.]