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Five Little Words

You’re not the only one. Who knew that these five simple words could have so much power and could offer such hope? Let me explain. I’m convinced that one of Satan’s greatest tools is isolation. We were meant to live in community — to walk with one anot …

The God of Follow-Through

I’m working on my thesis, you guys. It’s so much writing. But luckily, it’s also pretty fascinating. Last spring, I mentioned that I would be writing my Old Testament Biblical Studies thesis on a theology of faith in action. I’m working on my first cha …

James Bond and Me

The current James Bond hype — owing to the latest installment, Skyfall, and to the character’s 50th anniversary in the movies — has me thinking back to the first time I saw a Bond film. I was 13, and The Man with the Golden Gun had just come out. (I’ll …

Finding ‘The Purpose’ for My Singleness

Ah, singleness. The thing in my life that constantly keeps me on my knees before God, so aware of my own sinful attitude and heart tendencies. Anyone else feel like that? Just when I think I have a handle on how to live out this season with grace and p …

Tip Creep and Giving a Worker His Wage

The other day we were having dinner with a friend, and he expressed his frustration over “tip creep,” or the ascent of expected tips at restaurants and other service venues that has taken place in recent years. Fifteen percent used to be the standard t …

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