Last week’s two posts focused on Richard Baxter’s insightful thoughts on sloth. It reminded me of a chapter from a book I wrote over a decade ago, and this week, I’d like to share that chapter with …
Don’t Even Think About Retiring Until You Read Richard Baxter
There's so much talk about early retirement, or reaching your "retirement number" in your senior years, but how does God view retirement? It's shocking to me that some of Jesus' harshest words seem to …
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God’s Comfort for Parents of Prodigals
We’re continuing to occasionally offer excerpts from my work in progress, When Christian Parents Hurt. There’s some good news and bad news on this end: so many of you have read excerpts and told me, …
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Widows’ Words for Younger Married Couples
Walking with my mom through the first anniversary of her husband's death reminded me of many previous conversations I've had with those who have lost a spouse. These widows and widowers tell you …
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The “Stand” Method to Cherish an Imperfect Spouse
When I talk about cherishing your spouse, I realize I’m asking you to cherish an imperfect spouse. James 3:2 reminds us that we ALL stumble in MANY ways. I have a chapter on this in my book Cherish. A …
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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 …