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Posted on April 12, 2022 Faith Loving Others

Take It Personally

I’d been reading through John 11 slowly each morning, following the story of Lazarus’ sickness, Jesus’ delay, and then His encounters with Martha and with... Read more

Posted on May 14, 2019April 26, 2019 Faith Life of Faith

The Secret to Glorifying God

Looking at others around me, it’s easy for me to assume they’re God-glorifying because of what great people they are. Sometimes I want to ask,... Read more

Easter reflection about how no Christian was always saved and how we find our beginning and our end in Jesus.
Posted on March 25, 2018February 7, 2018 Faith

Wasn’t Always

I’ve never met a happily married person who’s always been happily married. I’ve never met an adult who wasn’t once a child. I’ve never known... Read more

Forgive them they know what they do Bible verse reflection
Posted on February 18, 2018February 19, 2018 Growing in Christ

Why We Should Forgive the Know-Nots

Some of Jesus’ dying words have befuddled me for a long time. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” –Lk 23:34 Umm,... Read more

Posted on January 28, 2018January 15, 2018 Life of Faith

Self-Love: Biblical Fact or Fiction?

Ever wondered why loving ourselves well is so hard? The answer is simpler than all the “10 keys” and “tip sheets” let on. We seem... Read more

Posted on December 23, 2017October 15, 2017 Faith

The Gift That Satisfies

We have an unfortunate tendency of focusing on gaining satisfaction, especially during the Christmas season. From gift-giving to maintaining traditions “just so,” we seem to... Read more

A book about Christ as our anchor and how powerful His effect on our lives can be
Posted on September 27, 2017September 6, 2017 Book Reviews

Connecting God’s Power to Our Anchor in Christ

To me, Jesus walking on water isn’t the craziest part of the story recorded in Matthew 14. Peter’s response is. What would inspire a man... Read more

Where Love and freedom meet
Posted on September 24, 2017September 20, 2017 Loving Others

Where Love and Freedom Meet

Love and freedom are inextricably connected. That’s the way God designed it, and the implications are many:  Because He loved us, we are free “The... Read more

Posted on May 14, 2017May 3, 2017 Faith Loving Others My Faith Radio Throwback Posts

3 Biblical Responses to Others’ Struggles

Jesus’ words are clear: “in this world you will have trouble” (John 16:33). Often, harder than facing our own troubles is watching those we love... Read more

Posted on April 2, 2017April 7, 2017 Book Reviews

It’s (Not) Going to Get Better

I’m not a pessimist. In fact, I tend far too much toward optimism. However, I’ve learned that belligerent optimism isn’t helpful when equally stubborn hardship... Read more

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