Lisa and I share a bit about the ministry (and fun!) of our two weeks in Italy. We also share how my Italian publisher came up with a title for the Italian translation of Cherish, since there's no …
What We Need Every Day and How to Get It
I was so moved by Tommy Thompson’s book that I asked him to talk for an hour about one of the most consequential chapters. Tommy’s work is insightful and practical--it’s difficult to corral both of …
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Why There Can Be So Much Tension With Adult Children: Everything Has Changed
Every century or so, there’s a major generational, philosophical shift in how we view life, God, and relationships. As a pastor, one of the most significant shifts I’ve seen is the way young adults …
A Short Greeting and Italian Prelude
Lord willing, Lisa and I are flying into Italy on Christmas Day. I'm scheduled to preach this coming weekend in Northern Milan, and then I'll be speaking at a national marriage and family conference, …
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Do You Want to Be a Burden to Love?
I had to search my soul to understand that gift-giving can be passive aggressive; we all have expectations about how we want to be loved, and many times those expectations are legitimate. But I came …
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Best Reads of 2025 (and One Terrific Watch)
We’re sending this list out earlier this year, since some welcome the suggestions for Christmas gifts. As you’ll see, I’m usually at least a decade behind in my reading (very few of these were …
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