In the Gospels, Jesus stresses God’s generosity and our obligation to show generosity. Social mercy begins with the freedom we have because God is so generous: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for …
A Quiet Elation
It had been an exhausting week, with two or three more hard weeks ahead. I was flying from coast to coast, so I requested an aisle seat. I needed the room to get some work done. “Sorry sir,” the …
Marshmallows and Marriage
Mature Christians recognize and appreciate the sweet side of suffering. Teresa of Avila wrote, “Lord, how you afflict your lovers! But everything is small in comparison to what you give them …
A Bundle of Difficulties
Have you ever noticed that most trials come in batches and bundles? In one year, a pastor I know suffered through the loss of his father, an attack of kidney stones (perhaps the most painful ordeal …
A Simple Exercise to Crank Things Up in the Bedroom
In her book Mating in Captivity, Esther Perel, a therapist, describes a simple tool to help couples understand each other better. We can live with each other and be married to each other for years and …
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Who are Your Reliable People?
Last week, I wrote a blog post urging young adults to devote their best energies and efforts to seek first the Kingdom of God (Trading Cancel Culture for Kingdom Building). God has used young adults …