Living Inside Out During Lent
We are well into the season of Lent. I understand that not every Christian observes the traditional season of repentance …
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What Causes My Anger?
A loud thump, followed by laughter and more loud thumps, reverberated from upstairs. I ran upstairs to discover my young …
Prayer Changes Things. Right? Or Does It?
Let’s talk about prayer. I mean, prayer changes things, right? After all, that’s what prayer is. We present our requests …
5 Reasons I’m A Calvinist (But I’m Not A Jerk – I Promise)
What comes to your mind when you hear the word “Calvinism”? A grumpy, cold-hearted person who only wants a select …
The Surprising Power Of Little Things
Lately I’ve been struck by the power of little things. The single comment that colors your entire day. The chance …
When People We Love Do Something Stupid
Life wouldn’t be easy, but it sure would be more manageable if people didn’t do stupid things. We’d still have …
Symptoms Of Legalism: Playing The Spiritual Comparison Game
Legalism, at least to me, seems like a pretty straightforward sin. It’s trying to earn God’s acceptance and forgiveness through …
Curiosity, Crossing Cultures, and Breaking Down Barriers
The natural result of curiosity building in our lives is that we take relationships, work, and ministry and point them …
People Can Change, So We Can Run The Risk Of Love
People can change. This statement is often accompanied by an eye roll and shoulder shrug. Those we once thought godly …
Symptoms Of Legalism: It Irritates Me When Others Get Grace
What comes to your mind when you hear the word “legalism”? The Pharisees? Those old folks in your church who …
Adoption Is A Commitment To Never Leave and Always Love
On October 20th, we brought a three and a half year-old girl into our family to be our daughter. The adoption …