Rest. It’s a biblical concept that suffers under a great obedience gap. We see many exhortations to rest peppered throughout Scripture. But a quick glance at the hurried lives of believers and church leaders shows scant obedience to such a prevalent command. So, let’s pause. You might find it helpful to … [Read more...]
INWORD VLOG: Eternal Hope is Worth the Wait
Eternal hope is the great promise of the Christian faith. It’s what strengthens us through loss. It’s what helps us take baby steps out of the dark holes of pain and hurt. As we enjoy the season of celebrating the birth of Eternal Hope, let this vlog encourage your heart regarding the reality that our hope is worth the wait. … [Read more...]
Help Teens Treasure and Ponder Their Way Through Christmas: #TreasureAndPonder
The church Christmas calendar is the most jam-packed of the church’s year. Nearly every weekend is spoken for. Obligations seem to fill the calendar even before we start scheduling our personal events. We find ourselves overbooked, under-prepared, and anxiety-filled. Curiously, these are descriptions that may not be too far off … [Read more...]
Parent and Teen Communication: Five Bible-Backed, Research-Proven Do’s and Don’ts
It’s the feared dynamic in parent-teen relationships: communication. When communication lines are open, families can endure lots of turbulence and survive. Even thrive. When communication lines are closed, the slightest bump can knock a family way off course. Of the few Bible instructions given to parents with … [Read more...]
VLOG: Three-Minute Thought on The Holy Snort Cry
If Jesus doesn’t miraculously fix our problem, He will ugly cry with us through our problem. Or, he may do both: miraculously fix and ugly cry. The scene in John 11 of Jesus and His friends dealing with the death of their friend Lazarus gives us great insight into the question “Where is God?” when we find ourselves in the middle … [Read more...]
Vlog: Expectations and Breaking Up with God
Many relationship problems can be traced back to incongruent expectations. The same can be said regarding a relationship with God. We expect certain things from an all-powerful, all-loving God. And if God doesn't meet our expectations, we break up. But as a scene in Acts 12 shows us, we may be ascribing the wrong expectations to … [Read more...]
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