In God’s family, we are never the substitute people. We are his beloved.

How chasing a mouse led to a diversion a friend desperately needed.

No matter how many other owners this little green house may have, it will always be my home.

Fun can be a catalyst for connecting with people in deep ways. It gives us an in.

Jesus sent his disciples out as sheep among wolves to be as wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

Knowing the value of scars, I like to ask people about the stories behind theirs. You can learn a lot about a person by listening to those stories.

There’s an urgency in Jesus' command to be spiritually awake. That urgency should lead to intentionality.

Everything old is new again, as the saying goes. And I have to tell you, that feels pretty good.

The contemplative life isn’t confined to monastic solitude. Instead, it's a mindset.

In our brokenness, we are most aware of our vulnerability and need for comfort. And that realization can be a gateway to deeper intimacy with the Maker of Heaven and Earth.

We aren’t supposed to seek the fire. We are to seek Christ.

We are called to work out our own salvation and to train ourselves for godliness, which is designed to stretch us beyond ourselves.

I’m most interested in hearing stories about people who will never reach the top.

During the grieving process, God applies Holy Spirit salve and it prepares us to limp with others through their own grief.

The coffee shop patrons could have been home, watching a TV show about relationships. Instead, they showed up and intentionally sought out relationships.

Losing Shawn is still gut-wrenching. It’s changed me in several ways.

How an elderly homeless man left a lasting impact on those who cared for him.

What are you studying or sacrificing that will benefit the next generation?