Learning the Unforced Rhythms of Grace
/Jesus doesn’t just offer rest. He shows us how to do it. As we walk with Him and watch what He did, we will discover the secret of true rest.
Read MoreCan Anyone Really Prepare for Suffering?
/Can we prepare for the unthinkable? Can we do anything now so we won't be crushed by suffering later? We can’t anticipate trials we might face, but we can ensure disaster won’t destroy us.
Read MoreLament: Beauty out of Bitterness
/Our authenticity draws others to God, allowing them to be honest too. God invites our lament as He knows our tendency to pretend we are fine or to walk away, disillusioned.
Read MoreWhen Your Prayer Requests Feel Too Personal
/We all have griefs that don’t wear black. Struggles that will not end up on the prayer chain. But we can share these griefs with a trusted few who can pray with us and point us to God.
Read MoreWhen Everyone is Irritating You…
/I was mentally jotting down people who had been irritating me. It was everyone I knew. But then I picked up the Bible and was convicted of my own actions and attitudes…
Read MoreThe Necessity of Lament
/It’s okay to lament. It’s biblical. God wants us to pour out our hearts to him honestly, without pretense or platitudes, acknowledging both our joys and sorrows…so we can be comforted.
Read MoreWhat’s the Point of Silence?
/I used to see silence as empty unproductive time, but I have found that sitting alone with Jesus has been the single most transformative thing I have done to grow spiritually.
Read MoreEaster is Coming
/On Palm Sunday I felt guilty that I had not taken much time to reflect on Easter. But then I realized Easter is not about my effort but about God’s unequivocal triumph.
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