Archive for September 2017
Before You Were Born, We Prayed for You
No parent is completely ready for their first child. At least that’s what we’ve heard. Our first is due soon. It’s a girl, our precious daughter — we are thrilled…
Read MoreWhy I Read Christian Books All Wrong
I have a problem – a reading problem. When I read certain Christian books (especially those written by Puritans and the modern-day writers who love them), I can walk away…
Read MoreThe Power of Confession in Your Small Group
Our small group is unlike any other group I’ve known. It’s not because we all get along (though we do), nor because we’re like-minded (though we are). And it’s certainly…
Read MoreEvil Predestined by God’s Hand and Plan
Today, we remember the attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City. We lament. We grieve. And we hope. There is nothing new under the sun. What can be…
Read MoreYour Work Matters
Today’s article is pulled from the archives in honor of Labor Day. For the past six weeks, I’ve been engaged in a leadership course for The Orchard Network, focusing on…
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