As the sunrise peaks over the mountains and through my dining room window, I sit on my blue armchair, thinking of the day ahead. Suddenly, I hear the door open. My seven-year-old wakes up and, without hesitation, walks right up and climbs on my lap. He doesn’t think anything of it. I’m not even sure he’s fully awake yet, but his first inclination is to sit with me in silence as we watch the sunrise.
Grief and Loss
There are no right words to share with those in grief, but there are definitely wrong words.
The True Cost of Grace
Grace isn’t free, it always comes at a cost.
Quotes of the Week: March 15
On character formation: “Who we are becoming is more important than where we are headed…”
The Insidious Sin of Silence
We’ve long been convinced to remain silent, that whatever burdens lay on our hearts need not be spoken; can’t be spoken. There’s no way we can say it. After all, we’ve been conditioned not to say our inside thoughts out loud.
Missing the Train
Is it possible to miss God’s will? How should we go about making God-honoring decisions? Does God care where I live or who I marry?
Killing Goliath
We’ve all heard the story of David and Goliath. Chances are, though, we’ve been getting it wrong this whole time.
We’re all Denathor
When I have a bad day, I often think of Denathor and feel better about myself. In case you don’t remember, Denathor was the Steward of Gondor, as read about in Tolkien’s The Return of the King. He was not the king; he was the steward.
Fruit in Season
A lack of fruit may not necessarily be a sign of an unhealthy tree, perhaps it’s just not in season. Then again the opposite could be true, too.
The Purpose of Pain
Pain isn’t an obstacle to overcome, it’s an opportunity to experience God.