One of our greatest failings as believers, and what keeps us stuck in unhealthy patterns of life, is that we’re shopping in the wrong store. God pleads with the Laodiceans, “Buy from Me!” He has so …
What I’d Say to Megyn Kelly About Charlie Kirk’s Death
Lisa and I are regular listeners of the Megyn Kelly show, and several times she has asked Christian guests how we can process the early death of someone like Charlie Kirk. Where was God in that? How …
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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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Italian Recap
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 …