
The story of Jesus healing the paralyzed man in Mark 2 has long confused me.

Crying infant.
Newborn king.
Holy instant.
Offering.
Promised mercy.
Perfect grace.
Blessed story.
Heaven’s face.
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I’ve been painfully aware of my weaknesses lately. Continue reading

“I don’t have peace” may be four of the most frustrating, painful, and beautiful words you can say in the context of discerning God’s will for your life.

What draws people to fear?

People love ghost stories. People hate ghost stories. But no matter the response, ghost stories have crept into our lives and our cultures, and they don’t appear to be leaving. Continue reading

James left us with some frightening thoughts.

As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy for I am holy.”
1 Peter 1:14-16
Holiness.

Over the last few years, I’ve heard a number of people emphasize the importance of self care. The idea used to be foreign to me, yet I’ve come to see that self care is a key factor in how many people schedule their time. And for good reason. Continue reading