One of the most bizarre things I ever saw as a young child was actually seeing a chicken run around after its head was cut off. You hear about it, but it’s so bizarre to actually see. When pain and …
Verses to Pick You Up When Your Face Has Hit the Floor
If you’ve missed our previous posts on comfort, God’s Comfort for Parents of Prodigals and Praise to the God of All Comfort. This post is mostly Bible verses, but as one reviewer …
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Praise to the God of All Comfort
When I was a young Christian and asked to speak, I ran toward the convicting verses in the Bible. I wanted people to be catapulted into repentance. Tears of regret were my favorite sign of God’s …
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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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 …