Almost half the books on my list this year are re-reads so this list may seem dated, but these are some of the books that have continued to shape my thinking this year. I'd love to hear what you've …
How Sacrifice Sweetens a Marriage
To those who don't know Christ, "sacrifice" might seem like an ugly word, something you'd never want to connect to marriage. But for believers whose eternal life depends on Christ's sacrifice and who …
Cherishing Your Wife When You Remodel Your House
A conversation with a husband led me to get him to look at remodeling his house through an entirely different lens: what would make his wife feel cherished? This post isn't about remodeling your house …
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When Will the Pain End? Parents’ Call to Be Sorrow Bearers
This is another early excerpt from my book-in-progress, When Christian Parents Hurt. But it's relevant for every Christian--not just parents. This chapter discusses an aspect of faith I rarely hear …
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Three Traits of Toxic People
In the sermon posted two weeks ago (It’s Not Me, It’s You), I talked about Jesus' practice of walking away, something that, years ago, surprised me greatly. I didn't have time to give an adequate …
Being Okay With Others Not Being Okay With You
If you want freedom from toxic people, you have to learn how to be okay with others not being okay with you. Historically, I’ve been rather weak in this regard. I hate it when people aren’t okay …
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