Category: Faith
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Two Words for Difficult, Emotionally-Overwhelming Seasons
In difficult seasons, these two words help refocus me on the next right step.
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The Blender, the Toaster, & the Body of Christ
Be who God made you to be. And let others be who God wants them to be.
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Is God Calling Me to Obscurity or Influence?
As my Dad often said when I was growing up: “If you ask the wrong question, you’ll get the wrong answer.”
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He’s Still Working on Me
God makes everything beautiful in his time. Even my heart.
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Use Discretion (& a bucket)
This is not a call to stop thinking. Call out evil when and where you must. But call out the good too.
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When a Pastor’s Wife Doesn’t Want to Go to Church
What happens when a pastor’s wife doesn’t want to go to church? What do I do when it’s me?
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My 10 Favorite Songs of 2023
My 10 Favorite Songs of 2023
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Is Jesus Your Reason for the Season?
For as much as we say Christmas is about Christ and “Jesus is the reason for the season,” we sure do a good job making it about a lot of other things. Here’s how you know if Jesus is your reason for the season:
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5 Words that Calm My Anxiety
When my mind is in overdrive, here are five words that refocus and calm my anxious heart.
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When You’re Envious of Others
Here’s the dark, ugly truth: I used to be envious of people who wrote spiritual articles (like I do) and got more attention than me. I told you it was ugly. Here’s how God changed me.
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The Risks & Blessings of Praying for Humility
While I expected and foresaw the risks of praying for humility, I didn’t anticipate the blessings. There have been two blessings in particular:
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Weary One, Take Heart
The events in your life are for a glorious purpose: to make you holy like your Savior and beloved brother, Jesus.