3 Ways 2024 Can Be Better
Medical science and secular sociologists all realize that the American pace of life isn’t working; in fact, it’s detrimental. Sleep scientists are telling us there’s a sleep epidemic in the …
Freedom From Pain & Learning the Art of Lament
Some of my most awkward moments have been when I was present in the pain of the people I’m called to pastor, and I didn’t know what to say. I …
Lent Devotional – Jesus For You
When I started writing Jesus For You it was to be a short Lent devotional for the church I pastor—a reflection on Jesus’ Passion Week, his substitution and sacrifice for …
On Hard Work, Prayer, and Grace
“My Father is working until now, and I am working,” (John 517). God is a hard worker, and we’ve been called to labor likewise, as a worker approved (2 Tim. …
How to Suffer
In Mark 14 we see Jesus—in the fullness of his humanity—suffer. In fact his soul is laid bare for us. The wrath of God will be poured out on him on the …
The Anti-Beatitudes
Cursed are the rich in spirit, for theirs are the temporary kingdoms of man. Cursed are those who celebrate in vain, for they will soon mourn. Cursed are the proud, …