When You Need a Little More Joy and a Lot Less Drama
The word “joy” hardly describes our common experience the last few months. Frankly, it’s time we put a little joy back into life. Why? Because, as Nehemiah put it, “The…
Read MoreWhere Is God When I’m Hurting?
Where are you, God? You’ve asked the question. So have I. The question of where God is when we hurt is a universal cry–one whispered by all humanity in the face…
Read MoreThankfulness: Why We Aren’t and Why We Should Be
Kylie sat snuggled in a circle of 8thgrade girls. As their youth leader, she was eager to hear how each would answer the ice breaker question: Name three things you’re…
Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Kid, Teen or Young Adult About God
Several years ago a friend asked how she could broach the topic of God with her teenager. She was a new Christian, so church attendance hadn’t been part of their…
Read MoreIf You Feel Far from God (even a little)
Being married to a pastor comes with definite advantages. I can get my Bible questions answered at the drop of a hat, or receive godly counsel about how to handle…
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