Valentine’s Day tends to get a bad rap as a “Hallmark Holiday,” one of those holidays that has been hijacked to sell more cards, candy, and flowers. Of course, that’s pretty much what’s happened to every holiday, whether it has a spiritual origin (like Christmas) or not (like “Sweetest Day”). Valentine’s Day does actually have … [Read more...]
True Love…and Like!
Has it ever occurred to you that Jesus not only loves you unconditionally, but He also likes you? It’s one thing for Him to love you and give His life for you, but He also really likes you and enjoys spending time with you. We see this in an intimate conversation Jesus had with His disciples in John 14-17, especially one … [Read more...]
Job’s High Compliment: A Spiritual Formation Goal
The book of Job. It’s the movie moment of the Bible that goes something like this: “Well, if you’re reading this, something must have gone wrong.” A friend of mine who used to own a car dealership said to me just before the 2008 recession, “You know it’s bad when a car dealer is reading Job.” It was bad and got worse, as … [Read more...]
Small-Group Ministry Best (and Needed!) Practices for 2018
The New Testament is jam-packed with instructions to bodies of believers—churches—on how to live the gospel faith in a world that is not conducive to the gospel message. These instructions are easy to apply to today’s church setting. But consider this: The New Testament era church thrived on the trust and fellowship of small … [Read more...]
In Favor of “To Be” Resolutions
It’s my happy privilege to wish you a Happy New Year! I wish for you a year of promise, hope, and favor. As I’ve reflected recently on the new year and ensuing New Year’s resolutions that such reflecting brings, I find myself less drawn to the “to do” type of resolution and more to the “to be” type of … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas!
If you’ve seen a calf stand on its new legs for the first time, you’ve likely thought, “How can it even stand upright? Those legs look like they couldn’t even support half the weight!” And as we journey through life’s various events we frequently find ourselves needing to try out new, spindly legs, … [Read more...]
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