Dear Mom, Happy 70th Birthday! Years ago, you made me take all my boxes of stuff from the attic. So, I’ve assumed you’re trying to declutter and don’t want more stuff. So, instead of a birthday present, I thought I’d write you a letter. When I think through my childhood memories of you, the memories…
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Ruth, Kids, and Jesus
I love the book of Ruth. Ruth and Naomi are two of my favorite characters throughout scripture.
Why Every Pastor Should Read “Risen Motherhood”
This week the book Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments was officially released. I’m excited about the book, in part, because two friends of mine wrote it—Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, the co-hosts and co-founders of Risen Motherhood. (I have the privilege of being a pastor to Emily and a member of the R|M Board of…
I’m Sorry ≠ I Sinned
Some time ago, I said to a friend walking through a trial, “I’m sorry.” He replied, “What are you sorry for? This isn’t your fault!”
A Letter to My Dad on His 70th Birthday
Dear Dad, Happy 70th Birthday! You’ve never been an easy one to buy gifts for—and there’s probably not anything you need that I could buy you anyway. So, I thought my gift to you on your 70th Birthday would be to give public thanks for what a gift you’ve been to me. As I sat…