Christian Living… Walking in the Valley of the Shadow, Part 5 3 Feb 20173 Feb 2017 This is an old post. But I have been recently helping some people who reminded me of it. Dealing with people who are hurting is part of the Christian life…
Spiritual Formation… Controlling the Tongue 29 Oct 201628 Oct 2016 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing (Proverbs 12:18). The Hebrew word that is translated "pierce" is the same word for…
Books… It doesn’t matter how badly you are hurting… 8 Sep 2016 From Special Graces in Common Places: Extraordinary Lessons from Ordinary Life
Books… Living by the Cross and by Faith 11 Sep 201511 Sep 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 12: Living by the Cross and by Faith We have crosses to bear everyday. But I have learned to enjoy the bitterest of them. And it…
Books… Knowledge Puffs Up; Charity Edifies 14 Aug 201514 Aug 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 8: Knowledge Puffeth Up; Charity Edifyeth I was happy to receive your letter, and to find you sharing with me so simply and openly everything that…
Books… The True Source of Peace Is in the Surrender of the Will 31 Jul 201531 Jul 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 6: The True Source of Peace Is in the Surrender of the Will Live in continued peace. But understand that peace does not depend upon the…
Books… Poverty and Deprivation Are Jesus’ Way 3 Apr 20153 Apr 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 32: Poverty and Deprivation Are Jesus' Way Every temptation that comes your way proves what you really are. But God, who loves you, will not permit…
Books… Seeking After Christ, Part 3 23 Dec 201423 Dec 2014 Tuesdays with Edwards! Two hundred seventy four years ago this month, Jonathan Edwards preached a sermon on the wise men following the star to find Jesus in Bethlehem focusing on…
Books… Pure Faith Sees God Alone 5 Dec 20145 Dec 2014 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 14: Pure Faith Sees God Alone Do not worry about the future. It makes no sense to worry if God loves you and has taken care…
Discipleship Pass the Cloak 4 Dec 20144 Dec 2014 As parents, Mandi and I have been charged by God with the responsibility to raise our three girls so that one day they can be mature and responsible women who…