It’s hard to explain how shocking it was. It was as if God spoke to my heart through that little boy...And thanks to those two words, I now had the rest of the flight to think and pray about that.
One year ago I stood by Dad’s bed, with my brother on the other side, and together we sang our pain-ridden father into an eternity with Jesus. And while a cold rain hits the window, I find myself [...]
The Advent Conspiracy movement started small—just a handful of churches who would try this experiment and make the story personal again. The news spread quickly, resources were created, and along [...]
A few years back I was asked, along with some other authors, to express my thanks to the inestimable Eugene Peterson. Today as I reflect on his life, I am once again reminded of the legacy Eugene [...]
To assume you can only focus on the goal in front of you without ever paying mind to all that’s happening around you is not only foolish but also dangerous. And that brings us to the topic of culture.
The network of lives God has woven around us is no mere accident. It is the obvious handiwork of an artisan. The whole fabric of this community was fearfully and wonderfully made.
Our world feels broken, divisive, unsettled, and loud. Many of us find ourselves pulling away from conversations and community. We retreat back to our tribes to feel safe, to feel heard, to feel [...]
