The marriage that is in shambles. The family that is riddled with gossip and divide. The person who is overwhelmed with hopelessness. The culture that is passing away. To all our problems, to all our mistakes, to all the evil we see, the gospel is the answer.
A Righteous Gentile vs. The Third Reich: A Review of “Bonhoeffer” by Eric Metaxas
When God has you, every part of you, hold on tight. He’s going to take you for a ride. Eric Metaxas, in his biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer entitled, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy shows us what God can and will do through a person who surrenders his/her will at the feet of the cross. If you […]
We Are Walking in Someone Else’s Legacy So Walk it Well
Have you ever discovered something new about your family history that really surprised you? I have. And as I think about it, I can’t help but think about God’s sovereignty and kindness through the ages.
The Often Forgotten Truth About Praying for God’s Direction
Have you ever begun praying for God’s direction and, after weeks, months, or even years, arrived at the conclusion that God didn’t give you an answer? If you can answer yes to that question, then this is for you.
Fears I Have For My Kids Growing Up in a Christian Home
Can I be honest? Growing up in a Christian home is foreign to me. Sure, if you asked my family if we believed in God, we would have said yes. But follow Jesus? That’s something different, of course. But my kids will know what it means to grow up in a Christian home. And while […]
To Fellow Parents, Our Rhetoric Trickles
To fellow parents, could we have a conversation about our rhetoric? It’s important because our rhetoric trickles down to our impressionable children. They hear us. They listen to us. Many of us should be frightened by this.