Sometimes Old Testament commands that deal with sacrifices, offerings, new moons, and feasts sound almost too exact, too meticulous. But there’s a reason...

Have you ever felt stuck spiritually? You want to grow closer to Jesus, but life feels more like a carousel than a fast gallop to a happy horizon. You feel...

Recently I found an old book by a Puritan that had blessed me when I was first injured. I used to turn its pages with a mouth stick held between my teeth...

"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day." 2 Corinthians 4:16 I’m going in two directions at once.

Oh, do we get into trouble when we start living on cruise control. Like, you know, you’ve seen how God works; you’re familiar with his ways; and so… you stop consulting him. You feel there’s no need to inquire of the Lord on certain matters and decisions. But doing that? Ruins your faith...

There are a lot of ambitious people out there, and not all of it is good. But for the Christian, there is a kind of ambition that’s worth pursuing with all...

When a Christian friend is hurting from a deep loss or disappointment, you want to offer comfort that eases the pain, right? I still remember friends who...