The church has let you down and you’ve lost any joy and faith in her company. You don’t want to go it alone, of course, but where is the wisdom in joining your life to a people who you’re not sure you can fully trust? What’s the point?Read more

I know it’s not a popular stance these days, but you can’t be a Christian on your own. You just can’t. Read more

A few days before Christmas, an expectant mother birthed and buried her long-awaited baby girl.Read more

Can you see the cloud of heavenly witnesses up on their feet? Read more

“Do whatever he tells you” she said. And then she went back to the party and left it in his hands. Read more

Can the bent world make itself straight by it’s own wisdom?Read more

I lost a friend this week – a friend who loved me. How did I know she loved me? Let me count the ways: 1. Her eyes always brightened when I walked into the room. She practically jumped up and down to see me. 2. She smiled at me with her whole face – nothing was withheld. 3. She asked me new questions; thoughtful follow up questions from the underlayers and edges of our last conversation. How on earth didRead more

We cannot call ourselves ‘Christian’ if we refuse to forgive.Read more

The Prince of Peace is not ashamed to be your God.Read more

What happens to hope when no one is holding you in their heart?Read more