We get to carry each other
MANY YEARS AGO, a respected Christian leader in England faced a devastating health challenge with one of his children. Well-known for his joyful faith, this person…
A different-looking church
MUCH HAS BEEN made of how Easter this year was markedly different to any that has been celebrated since Jesus blew up the religious rulebook by…
When pull comes to shove
ONE OF THE mantras of Christian leadership teaching is the importance of being led (by the Spirit) and not driven (by our own desires). But as…
Come close
MR. ROGERS’ advice to “look for the helpers” in a time of crisis hasn’t been hard to exercise over the past few weeks. I’ve been filled…
Secure in Whose you are
THERE’S A sage-like writer whose work leaves me alternately shaking my head in delight or disagreement—but, then, I guess that’s the role of a good provocateur.…
Noah’s guide to self-isolation
IF BEING CONFINED to your home for a few weeks with a loved one or two—and maybe a couple of pets—seems challenging, think about Noah. He…
Get the lead out
THERE’S A LOT of talk in Christian circles about “feeling led” to do this, that, or the other. I’m not knocking it entirely; I believe God…
Welcome to the mystery
A LOT OF Christian teaching on marriage has a sort of Escape Room flavor to it. Not that you get to leave, but that if you…
Lawn porn
SO, I LEARNED this week that we talk about going green with envy because that’s supposedly the color someone turns when their body produces too much…
Sweet, Caroline
THERE ARE CERTAIN Bible verses that get much more airplay (should that be prayerplay?) than others. Proverbs 22:6 is up there with them, especially for all…
