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 […]
The Case for the Psalms of Lament
In modern culture, there’s a high premium placed upon “looking on the bright side.” For the most part, people are uncomfortable with open expressions of grief, uncertainty, and sadness. Quite frankly, it makes us nervous. We aren’t keen on weakness or vulnerability. And to be fair, maintaining a positive attitude is important. Living with hopeful […]
5 Quotes From A.W. Tozer That Will Fuel Your Faith
Recently, I read The Crucified Life: How To Live Out a Deeper Christian Experience by A.W. Tozer, which was first published in 1953. Tozer was a pastor and writer who authored more than forty books and served as pastor of Southside Alliance Church in Chicago for more than thirty years. Rev. James L. Snyder said, […]