One of the rewards of Bible study is those “oh, now I get it” moments, when you finally understand a passage that had puzzled or troubled you. I’ve had more than a few of those moments over the years. For example, in 2 Samuel 6:1-7, the ark of the cove …
How we, as women, respond to fear is critical. It will either perpetuate bondage in our lives or unleash freedom.
My small group is studying Philippians, and recently we came to chapter 4, where Paul writes about contentment: “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, an …
While many of us may have been more aware of Valentine’s Day this week, another significant day quietly preceded it: Ash Wednesday. In the church’s liturgical calendar, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day season of spiritual preparation …
A few years ago I was going through a devotional with some high school girls I was mentoring. I can’t remember the book, but I can remember the chapter that changed my thought life. As Christians we’re taught to “take every thought captive to make it o …
I took a break from writing my thesis Sunday night in order to watch the Grammys. Because, you know, going from exegesis of the book of Exodus to seeing Taylor Swift doing an Alice in Wonderland-themed performance with people in rabbit costumes is a sm …
I think it’s fair to say that, when it comes to Christian dating advice, feelings have received a bad rap in recent years.
Two weeks ago, I shared some thoughts about how we can begin to combat lust if that’s something we struggle with. After that particular blog was published, my wife, Jennifer, and I continued to talk about the process of growing spiritually, specificall …
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