“Thank you” was an expected response my parents reinforced in our lives. Praying at the table to “give thanks” was, and remains, a common practice. This was also a habit …
Happy Abba’s Day!
My brother and sister-in-law just had their first baby girl (and, man, is she cute!). They love their little newborn daughter so dearly and care for her so well. It’s …
A Look Inside the Throne Room of Grace
The Queen of England is riding horses every day while quarantined at Windsor Castle. In April she turned 94 years old, and I’m having a hard time processing both of …
Gospel-Centered, God-Centered, or Christ-Centered?
Have you ever heard the phrase, “gospel-centered?” It could be a church or pastor stating they are a “gospel-centered church” or are focusing on “gospel-centered teaching.” Much of the motivation …
Mike's Story (Lam. 3:22-23)
It was a day like any other to begin with. Our daughter Alison drove our youngest grandson Micah to school. Caleb, our oldest grandson went to work. We (John & …
The Incarnation: Grace Upon Grace (John 1:16)
I think that too often when we look at the Law in the Old Testament we, as Christians today, consider it a burden. The Law is something we don’t understand …
God Looks on the Heart
The Facebook phenomenon! Mark Zuckerberg and other online social networks have tapped into the first half of this two-pronged truth: 1) Man looks at the outward appearance, but 2) God …
Be Thankful to Him, and Bless His Name (Ps. 100:4)
It was a perilous journey. The Atlantic Ocean on September 1620 was tumultuous. Then on November 9th, a shout was heard from the deck of the ship called Mayflower, “Land-Ho!” …
When God Is Rebuilding What You Have Seen Torn Down (Neh. 8:10)
I remember the day like it was yesterday. With our oldest in preschool, my husband, Chris, and I sat in the waiting room, eager to hear and see the heartbeat …
