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 see coffee cups, T-shirts, art, jewelry, and signs adorned with the Word of God. There’s nothing wrong with this, and in fact, the Bible encourages visual reminders of Scripture (Deut. […]
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 in our personal lives. To complicate matters, retailers and advertisers attempt to paint a picture of what a “perfect” Christmas might look like if all were right in our world. […]
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 show up on your doorstep while others you thought you could count on are glaringly absent. Ask anyone who has experienced a long season of struggle, and they’ll quickly tell […]
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, but I still remember those hospitalizations. Day after day of breathing treatments, blood draws from my wrist (big ouch), and sitting quietly in an oxygenated tent until my airway opened […]