3 Things I Wish Someone Would’ve Told Me When I Became a Christian
I didn’t grow up in church, so when I became a Christ-follower in my twenties, there was a lot I didn’t know about the
In Honor of Dr. Tim Keller
By now, most of you have heard that Dr. Tim Keller passed on May 19. Dr. Keller was undisputedly among the sharpest theological minds in
A Big Birthday Prayer
I am turning fifty in a couple of days. On the one hand, it’s shocking. Fifty is a big number that arrived while I was
3 Tips To Avoid Wasting Time
The writer, Annie Dillard, said, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” We live in an era where there
Living With the Highest Level of Authenticity
Social media has numerous advantages—it’s an easy way to stay connected to friends and get information out quickly. One of the downsides, though, is that
3 Reasons Christians Should Read Fiction
Recently, I had a conversation with a Christian man in his early thirties who said he didn’t think there was any value in reading fiction.
Choosing Hope When Things Look Hopeless
In his critically acclaimed book, Man’s Search for Meaning, psychiatrist Victor Frankl recounts his time in Auschwitz’s concentration camp and being tortured by the Nazis.
You Aren’t Defenseless
Undoubtedly, you’ve seen merchandise with Scripture on it, and if you are a Christ-follower, there’s a good chance you own some. It’s not uncommon to
When Christmas is Difficult
The Christmas season is the toughest time of the year for many people. The holidays have a way of magnifying what we wish were different
You Can Pretend to Care, but You Can’t Pretend to Show Up: An Advent Message
Hard times are a drag, but they do clarify who your people are. If you’ve ever experienced a crisis, you’ve probably learned that some people
Taking Thanksgiving to the Next Level
When I was a child, I had asthma. Typically, it landed me in the hospital a couple of times each year. It’s been four decades,
Staying Focused in a Culture of Distraction
Recently I was waiting in line in a crowded coffee shop when something felt amiss. Despite a large number of people in the building, the