Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. (Romans 12:15 NLT) Finally, the soil is warm enough to put tomato plants in the ground and anticipate sunflowers stretching toward warmth. It takes until June for that to be a reliable bet in Chicago. Before that, we’re busy working the midwestern…
During a nine-month study on the book of Romans, our small group found ourselves discussing chapter 12 the same week Reverend Billy Graham passed from earth to heaven. Our discussion began with what it looks like to live a life as a living sacrifice, as addressed in Romans 12:1–2. Romans 12:1–2 (CSB) says, “Therefore, brothers…
Recently I was at a women’s event where a discussion question prompted us to evaluate our spiritual “walk”. The focus of the message was Hebrews 12:1 (NIV): Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let…
Landing on one choice over another can be frustrating, at least for indecisive me. Last fall I enjoyed visiting the increasingly famous Silos in Waco, Texas, but was purchasing an item from Magnolia Market worth waiting in the lines that snaked through the store? What if I didn’t buy anything and later regretted it? What…
About this time ten years ago, I was sitting on my bed in my attic bedroom near Manchester, England. My greatest adventure to date was drawing to a close, and I was trying to figure out what came next. Should I find a way to stay in England as a missionary? Should I return home…
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 ESV) We all love a good police drama. My favorite episodes are when they call in a guy (or woman) to defuse a bomb or talk down a hostage…