I Don’t Know What God Is Doing (And That’s Okay)
“God knows what he is doing.” It’s a simple, powerful, true phrase. The problem is that so often I never …
Ricky Alcantar
Clothed In Shame Now Clothed In White
As a kid I hated being messy. My longsuffering mother tried her best to joyfully get me to finger paint. …
7 Reasons Why the Gospel Is Always Better News
The gospel is always better news than you think. The word “gospel” literally means “good news.” But I think we’re …
The Last Enemy – A Good Friday Meditation
Death entered the world like a knife—quick and silent and irreversible. It came on the lips of the snake. It …
What to Read When You Don’t Want to Read
There are days I don’t want to read my Bible. Sometimes it’s because I’m tired and groggy. Other times I’m …
Where Are the Humble Americans?
Lately, I’ve been feeling the tension of being both a Christian and an American. Lately, I’ve started to get worried. …
Love the Church You’re With, Not The Church Of Your Dreams
I think to really love the church in front of you, you have to die to the church of your …
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Why Are Our Happiest Moments Tinged with Sadness?
I think the first time I felt it I was staring up at the sky. As the sun went down …
I’m Not Arguing For A Policy, I’m Arguing For Compassion
It’s easy until it’s you. It’s easy to speak loudly and boldly about what needs to be done until it’s …
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The Life-Changing Magic of Showing Up
We all want better, truer, deeper Christian community. We all want to grow personally. But how do we get there? …
Engage The Culture In Front Of You (Even If It’s McDonald’s and Diet Coke)
Are you really engaging the culture around you? When’s the last time you read a Pulitzer-prize winning novel? How many …
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