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Today, a Day for Lovers—of Whom?
Acknowledging the American holiday, this article cites the words of Jesus, Moses, Micah, and Paul to remind married couples that our highest allegiance of love must be to our Lord Jesus, even more than to our spouses. We then consider four lessons for Christian couples. Continue Reading →
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To Those Living in Secret Sin
To the one who is living in secret sin, From the title, you may assume I will tell you to bring your secret sin into the light, which is true. Yet, I know this invitation may sound trite and unappealing. If it were that easy, you would have done so already—but chances are it is […]
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Deadly Facts
Believer, what happens to your soul when you die? Want to look at a couple of facts? You go to be with Christ—which is far better (than anything else). You go to Paradise [the word for a “park”] which is in the third heaven. You will be tenting in heaven (i.e., there only temporarily; presumably, …
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Jonah’s Psalm of Thanksgiving
The story of Jonah is strange and filled with surprises. He is the only prophet who runs in the opposite direction, the true wise men of the story are Gentile sailors, there is a rescue-ish fish, and, at the end, Jonah is one cranky prophet—to name a few. Then there is his prayer, spoken from […]
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He Came to Earth . . . He Came for Us
Following the rhythms of the church calendar provides the blessed opportunity to engage with the significant events that herald our Christian faith. It is now December, and here we are again, preparing to worship and remember the beginning of Christ’s earthly life. It’s a new opportunity for us to hear, ponder, and marvel at the […]
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The Pursuit of Joy
As believers, we have directly experienced the joy that comes through faith in Christ and the gospel’s transforming work. There is also an accompanying indescribable sense of joy that undergirds every area of life. Even amid suffering, we have hope that transcends this temporal world and elevates our desires to that which is eternal and spiritual. In trying to find language to capture this experience, I would describe joy as the state of delight in God. The pursuit of joy is the pursuit of God. Let’s explore this further together. Continue Reading →
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“The Great Exchange” (For Moms)
(Moms, don’t forget to follow me at my new home over on Substack! This will be my last post here at WordPress!) When Christ traded His righteousness for my sin, I gained eternal life. I also gained access to, “every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3).” My sin for Christ’s righteousness also means…Continue reading ““The Great Exchange” (For Moms)”
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A Liturgy for Rest
Oh Lord, you who are our Eternal Rest,we come to you this day with restless hearts and weary bodies.We feel deeply our weakness, our finiteness, our burdens of suffering and sin.Lord Jesus, we hear your invitation: “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”And so, we come […]
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The Messages We Receive
A recent interaction with my son led me to reflect on the messages people receive about who they are. My son asked me why there are so many pictures of him and his sister around our house, and I gave him a simple and true answer: “Because I like seeing you.” I’m thankful he asked […]
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Today: A Devotional for Depression
“Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” (John 6:32–33) The very thought that depression could be present […]
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Regrets in Parenting and Bothering Jesus
Over the past year, I have dedicated much of my ministry work to parents. I have not sought to provide guidance on how to parent but rather to bring comfort for the many distressing emotions parents experience. One of the more challenging emotions parents experience is regret. When parents struggle with regret, we review and […]
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