Have you heard the story of David? Not the one where he slays the giant. And not the one where he sleeps with another man’s wife and then has that man killed in battle. No, not even the one where his own son tries to steal his throne. I am talking about the time when…
Sometimes I read the Old Testament and find it difficult to relate to the characters. It’s easy to shake my head as I look at people’s choices made out of fear. I want to believe I would choose differently than Sarah, Rebekah, or Rachel. But, of course, that perspective assumes a few things. Most importantly,…
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. (Ps. 19:14 KJV) My daughter recently asked me if I knew what a “‘fit check” was. Clueless, I said I imagined it was something along the lines of a fitness challenge where…
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed–not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence–continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. (Phil. 2:13-14 NIV) We all probably…
In every generation are giants in the faith who fall after years of service in the ministry. Whether local pastors or major television personalities, their stories are splashed across the media, and their circumstances, secrets, and salvation are debated. Our reactions tend to vary. Some of us quietly turn our heads, hoping to be polite…
I am a mental health therapist by training. In this role, I’ve had all kinds of difficult conversations because they come with the territory. However, in my personal life, I haven’t had many opportunities (or maybe I’ve just been too scared?) to engage in intense confrontation with a friend. I don’t mean the type of…