At the end of each Sunday morning church service, one of my pastors stands at the back of the sanctuary near the door and says, “Let…
Misquoted Scripture: “For I know the plans I have for you…”
Reading the Old Testament is challenging, but verses like Jeremiah 29:11 make it more bearable, ya know? You’re probably familiar: Jeremiah 29:11 writes, “‘For I know…
Not Strong Enough to Carry This Weight
Andrew Peterson's song “He Is Worthy” played on repeat during my drive home a few months ago. The song is reminiscent of liturgical worship—like when…
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Misquoted Scripture: “[God] Will Give You the Desires of Your Heart”
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” - Psalm 37:4“Lord, I know you know what I want.” Sometimes…
He Knows My Name?
A retelling of John 20:11-16. Jesus was presented before the Jews wearing a purple robe and a crown of thorns—both unable to cover the hideous,…
To The Person Frustrated By The Last Presidential Debate
If you’re frustrated by the first presidential debate from a couple weeks ago and (quite possibly) the overall political climate of America, this post is…
When God Doesn’t Feel Like Enough: Worshipping Gods We Can See or Control
When reading the stories of the Old Testament, do you ever find yourself surprised by how quickly the Israelites mess up...? If I’m honest, I’ve…
Living Well With Unfulfilled Longings
Not too long ago, my pastor spoke on the importance of children and family ministry — ironic, considering the unrelenting baby fever sparked by the…
Should Christians Proclaim Hope in a World Full of Pain?
“The hard parts of life rarely feel light and momentary.” My friend alluded to 2 Corinthians chapter 4. “Sometimes it’s tough reading that passage, knowing…
When Life Feels Mundane
For the first couple decades of our lives, there seem to be somewhat clear milestones laid out ahead of us: Make it through middle school…