Imagine going for a two-and-a-half mile swim and then biking over one hundred miles and then running a full marathon. Though just picturing such a feat of endurance makes me want to take a nap, Ironman triathletes actually do all of this in one day—and apparently enjoy it! Maybe you watched the Paris Olympics and … Continue reading The Toughest Test of Endurance
The Trap of Iron-Fisted Idolatry
“With a mischievous little smile on his face [Grandpa] said, ‘You wouldn’t think a fellow could catch a coon with this brace and bit, would you?’ I thought he was kidding me, and it made me feel bad. ‘Why, Grandpa,’ I said, ‘you couldn’t catch a coon in a jillion years with that thing. You … Continue reading The Trap of Iron-Fisted Idolatry
Praying for Wisdom This School Year
New pencils, fresh notebooks, sharp crayons, vibrant markers—there is just something special about school supplies. As a kid I loved going to the store with the list of necessary items for the upcoming school year, selecting just the right folder for each class, finding the perfect mechanical pencil (no wood, please!), and fine-point pens. It … Continue reading Praying for Wisdom This School Year
Are You Refreshing?
Paul was writing not to correct a church’s erring doctrine or to intervene in their internal disputes; he was writing not to encourage a fledgling pastor or to thank a congregation for their gift. This time he was writing to make a personal appeal on behalf of a surprising individual: a slave. Onesimus had run … Continue reading Are You Refreshing?
Seeing God’s Grace in Scripture’s Nitty-Gritty Details
As a teenager growing up in Wyoming, I spent many weekends in the mountains “helping” (I’ll use that term loosely) my parents build a cabin. I admit I did the “work” my dad had for me somewhat begrudgingly, but it was always worth it when I was allowed to take the four-wheeler out. The area … Continue reading Seeing God’s Grace in Scripture’s Nitty-Gritty Details
Where Else Can We Go?
“You only had one tv channel when you were a kid?” my sister and I asked my dad in disbelief. “Yeah,” he answered. “Your mom was a rich kid. She had two channels.” One channel of TV! Can you imagine? It still blows my mind. Now, we don’t even have channels. Instead, we choose from … Continue reading Where Else Can We Go?
Peace That Protects
In our anxiety-riddled culture, peace is one of the most sought-after commodities that money can’t buy. Not that people haven’t tried. Americans reportedly paid more than 11 billion dollars for anti-anxiety medication in 20231. Mindfulness apps such as Calm and Headspace raked in over 16 billion dollars as well.2 Let’s face it, we’re a society … Continue reading Peace That Protects
My Top Books So Far This Year
Mama Bear Apologetics: Guide to Sexuality by Hillary Morgan Ferrer If you read only one book on my list—only one book this year—let this be it. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, Sunday school teacher, or have any other ties to youth, this book is for you. The writing style is engaging and down-to-earth, while … Continue reading My Top Books So Far This Year
The Lord Is Your Portion: 6 Reasons That’s Great News
“All billionaires under 30 have inherited their wealth.”1 That’s the headline of a recent article from The Guardian, which follows the source of the wealth of the world’s youngest members of the billionaire club. Turns out, at least one billion dollars was the portion, or, inheritance for each of these affluent individuals. Maybe you read … Continue reading The Lord Is Your Portion: 6 Reasons That’s Great News
Friendship That Endures
Friend. So much is tied into that one word. From the playground days when friendship revolved around little more than kickball or jump rope; to middle and high school when friendships could blossom over biology homework, hatred for PE, or playing the same instrument; to adult friendships that perhaps still feel somewhat clunky and awkward. … Continue reading Friendship That Endures
