Weekly Wisdom
How to Access Wisdom: You Can Actually Apply What You Learn!
I love the book of James. Because I value practical application, it has become one of my favorite Ne...
Your Tongue is Telling on You: Why Your Language is the Clearest Evidence of Your Faith
If you have spent any amount of time around church, you have probably heard the familiar line from t...
Living By the Compass
As a pastor, I am often aware of how difficult it is for people to translate Christian concepts into...
When God’s Face Shines on You
I have been thinking about this question for a long time: How do I get God’s face and countenance tu...
Two Unexpected Products of Trials
Two Unexpected Products of Trials
Do you remember when you first became a believer?
If you’re like...
Toughening Up Love: Why Love Must Be the Final Candle
Over the last three weeks, I’ve been thinking about the themes of Advent—hope, peace, and joy. The t...
Unexpected Joy: What Joy and Christmas Carols Have in Common
Imagine a cozy winter scene: the crackle of a fireplace, the smell of chestnuts roasting over the fl...
Have We Softened Peace?: How Four Sermons Challenged My Idea of Christmas Peace
Every year, when Advent rolls around, we circle back to the same four words of the season—hope, peac...
The Candle of Hope and the “Four Last Things”
We are once again entering the exciting season of Advent. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, ...
The Strange Journey of “Black Friday”: There’s Still Hope in the Holidays
Most of us know why the day after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday. Retailers depend on that day ...
