The approach of summer vacation, that wonderful three-month break from school, was always so exciting. We looked forward to extended play with friends, the swimming pool, family trips, camping. Tomorrow marks my final video devotion for the local Christian school. It got me to thinking about what entering summer break might be like for them….
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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!”
The Same Kind of “Different” as Jesus
Do you want your kids to be “different” from others? I do. And I don’t. I want my kids to be “different” in all the ways that others admire and praise and value. I do not want my kids to be “different” in all the ways that others mock and pity and despise and reject…