Conflict is unfortunately a common experience in human life, and we all respond to it in various ways. The book of James offers us simple and beautiful counsel for how to engage with conflict to produce more light than heat. Continue Reading →
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There is a day coming when we will simply rest next to still waters and enjoy the wonder of a frictionless life, free from the tug and pull of our sin and the entangling currents inherent in the struggles of this world. We will finally have a complete experience of that brief moment when Peter’s feet glided upon the waves, and all that was wrong, broken, and impossible in Peter’s mind faded in the presence of Christ. Until that day arrives, we dwell with Peter in the in-between, our attention constantly shifting between the face of Christ and the problems surrounding us and those dwelling within. Continue Reading →
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In Acts 12, we see God’s providential timing and provision beautifully displayed in Peter’s life. We learn from Peter’s response to his circumstances that we can rest even when surrounded by our enemies. Ultimately, we learn to trust that God’s timing and provision are perfectly authored in love. Continue Reading →
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Laboring to understand the people in our care is a patient, difficult, and worthwhile work. We must avoid taking shortcuts and jumping to conclusions. Often there is important information we will miss if we aren’t quick to listen and slow to speak. Continue Reading →
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There are topics that aren’t enjoyable to write about. Topics that draw attention to the unrelenting brokenness, injustice, and suffering still pervasive in the world. They are topics that suck the air from our lungs and double us over with nausea. Such topics force us to face the dusty and disintegrating nature of living this side of heaven. They are painful topics that we need to talk about. Continue Reading →
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