Among God’s glorious obsessions (and there are several), “generations” rank near the top. He cares about human history—our ancestors, our sons and daughters, and their sons and daughters, and on …
“My Peace I Leave with You”
I called a friend yesterday. “You free for dinner?” “No,” he said, wheezing. “I have RSV.” “Isn’t that a Bible translation?” He explained. RSV is a respiratory ailment. It’s the …
The End of All Hope
Our lives are pulled forward by a thousand tiny hopes, met or dashed. Me, I hope to sleep well tonight. I hope to see my children face-to-face, and soon. I …
Spiritual Disciplines for a 600-pound Troll and His Little Lady
Clothes are better if they fit you, and so are spiritual disciplines I rise most days at 6:30 AM. I am not a morning person. Those two facts clash. I …
Speak “Peace To This House”
Theme of the Week: Receiving and Being a Blessing Bible Verse: When you enter a house, first say, “Peace to this house.” Luke 10:5 Scripture Reading: Luke 10:1-23 Jesus sent …
Fresh Water Words
Theme of the Week: Receiving and Being a Blessing Bible Verse: With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been …
Blessed to be a Blessing
Theme of the Week: Receiving and Being a Blessing Bible Verse: “The LORD had said to Abram, ‘Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land …
Loving Your Bride As Jesus Loves His
Theme of the Week: Receiving and Being a Blessing Bible Verse: Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. Ephesians 5:25 A …
One Blessing After Another
Theme of the Week: Receiving and Being a Blessing Bible Verse: From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. John 1:17 NLT Scripture Reading: John 1:1-18 …
We Are Blessed
Theme of the Week: Receiving and Being a Blessing Bible Verse: The LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. …