I hurt for people who are parents--and whose experience of having and raising a child has been anything but blessed, enriching, hopeful, or joyful. [Click title to read more.]
Tag: Christian growth
Maybe It’s Time To Think About Memorizing Scripture
I want to memorize Scripture. I also don't want to turn God's word into a dreaded chore or a rote task, so I'm trying to do it my own way. [Click title to read more.]
Be Mindful of Those At The Edges
Jesus had a knack for seeing those who felt unseen. We ought to cultivate it, too. [Click title to read more.]
The God of Subtlety
Our God of great wonders can also be a God of small subtleties. Take care not to miss His work. [Click title to read more.]
What I Learned When I Read From Devotionals Meant For Everybody But Me
You can learn a lot from all the people who aren't like you. [Click title to read more.]
There Is An Endpoint To Your Suffering
Your suffering and your hurt won't go on and on without end. The pain has an end date. [Click title to read more.]
The Banner Year: Or, God’s Definition of Significance
I thought God's promise that this would be a banner year would translate to success and opportunity. It hasn't, at least not yet, and that may be even better - whether it's what I wanted or not. [Click title to read more.]
Your Habits Are Making You
I think it's easy to forget that acts of sin, or acts driven by the Holy Spirit, or just the benign ordinary things we do, are connected meaningfully to the people we become. [Click title to read more.]
The Miracle Of Ordinary
Concepts like "talking to God" and "worshiping the risen Savior" have grown to be as fundamental a part of my life as washing the dishes, and sometimes about as glamorous. But we shouldn't devalue the common miracles of our faith. [Click title to read more.]
The God Who Permits Audacity
God lets us approach Him with an astonishing degree of audacity. [Click title to read more.]
