Seeking God's Wisdom in Dating A Liturgy for Dating Here is where I am, O Lord— I find myself drawn to one in whom I see a striking beauty of personhood, a depth of soul, a sensitivity to goodness and truth, a vibrant intentionality of life and choice. I praise you,...
God Won’t Waste Your Pain
God Won't Waste Your Pain Through Every Season Several years ago, I had the opportunity to spend time in Rome. It’s hard to explain how full of history and beauty that city is. My inner nerd would flare in every direction at some museum, building, or historical site....
A Prayer for Beginning a New Job
Trusting God at the Beginning of a New Job A Liturgy for Beginning a New Job O God Who Goes Before Me, You are present and at work in every age, in every season, in every beginning. So be present to accomplish your purposes now, in me, around me, and through me, at...
Finding Jesus in Others Every Day
Finding Jesus in Others Through Compassion The world is made up of sheep and goats—or maybe I should say sheep vs. goats. There will come a time, Jesus says, when the Son of Man in his glory sits on a throne and divides the people into sheep and goats, one or the...
Release Rest Remain: A Rhythm of Abiding
First, Breathe… Why Release Rest Remain Matters I don’t know what it took for you to carve out this moment. Maybe sitting with this book open on your lap meant leaving the full inbox that demands your attention, taking a much-needed break from your children, or...
Pursuing Holiness and Intimacy With Jesus
Pursuing Holiness Means Living in His Presence In my sixty- six years of being a citizen of the USA, I’ve been under the leadership of eleven presidents. I’ve been under their authority; their decisions have affected my life and shaped my community’s way of living....
A Journey Through Doubt Often Begins With Questions
If you were to use one word to sum up your entire faith story thus far, what would it be? Believing, hopeful, trusting, or persevering? What about questioning, waiting, or searching? A Journey Through Doubt Is Not the End of Faith When you think of the apostle...
Does God Like Me? Understanding God’s Love
Does God Like Me? Questions Many Christians Ask Psalm 139 helps us see how God’s intimate knowledge of us should bring us comfort. That, in essence, is the goal of this book: to understand the blessing of being known and loved by God so that we can live confidently in...
God’s Impartial Love Reveals Our True Identity
Impartial Love Shapes How We See Humanity From the start, God welcomed humanity . . . This is life in the ancient Near East: Families rise in their stone homes, greeted by the melodic chanting of voices as the light of dawn breaks over the horizon. Grand temples and...
Why Every Christian Needs a Rule of Life
A Rule of Life Helps Christians Grow Intentionally Last spring, my kids and I planted a garden. We’re novice gardeners, but we like getting our hands dirty and we aspire to eat more vegetables. So, in great hope, we planted lettuce, kale, squash, and a variety of...
A Prayer for Dating
Seeking God's Wisdom in Dating A Liturgy for Dating Here is where I am, O Lord— I find myself drawn to one in whom I see a striking beauty of personhood, a depth of soul, a sensitivity to goodness and truth, a vibrant intentionality of life and choice. I praise you,...
God Won’t Waste Your Pain
God Won't Waste Your Pain Through Every Season Several years ago, I had the opportunity to spend time in Rome. It’s hard to explain how full of history and beauty that city is. My inner nerd would flare in every direction at some museum, building, or historical site....
A Prayer for Beginning a New Job
Trusting God at the Beginning of a New Job A Liturgy for Beginning a New Job O God Who Goes Before Me, You are present and at work in every age, in every season, in every beginning. So be present to accomplish your purposes now, in me, around me, and through me, at...
Finding Jesus in Others Every Day
Finding Jesus in Others Through Compassion The world is made up of sheep and goats—or maybe I should say sheep vs. goats. There will come a time, Jesus says, when the Son of Man in his glory sits on a throne and divides the people into sheep and goats, one or the...
Release Rest Remain: A Rhythm of Abiding
First, Breathe… Why Release Rest Remain Matters I don’t know what it took for you to carve out this moment. Maybe sitting with this book open on your lap meant leaving the full inbox that demands your attention, taking a much-needed break from your children, or...
Pursuing Holiness and Intimacy With Jesus
Pursuing Holiness Means Living in His Presence In my sixty- six years of being a citizen of the USA, I’ve been under the leadership of eleven presidents. I’ve been under their authority; their decisions have affected my life and shaped my community’s way of living....
A Journey Through Doubt Often Begins With Questions
If you were to use one word to sum up your entire faith story thus far, what would it be? Believing, hopeful, trusting, or persevering? What about questioning, waiting, or searching? A Journey Through Doubt Is Not the End of Faith When you think of the apostle...
Does God Like Me? Understanding God’s Love
Does God Like Me? Questions Many Christians Ask Psalm 139 helps us see how God’s intimate knowledge of us should bring us comfort. That, in essence, is the goal of this book: to understand the blessing of being known and loved by God so that we can live confidently in...
God’s Impartial Love Reveals Our True Identity
Impartial Love Shapes How We See Humanity From the start, God welcomed humanity . . . This is life in the ancient Near East: Families rise in their stone homes, greeted by the melodic chanting of voices as the light of dawn breaks over the horizon. Grand temples and...
Why Every Christian Needs a Rule of Life
A Rule of Life Helps Christians Grow Intentionally Last spring, my kids and I planted a garden. We’re novice gardeners, but we like getting our hands dirty and we aspire to eat more vegetables. So, in great hope, we planted lettuce, kale, squash, and a variety of...
Helping Your Small Group Thrive
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