A Hope that Doesn’t Disappoint (Part 3)
This is the last in a series of 3 posts. Read the first and the second before you read this one. Despite Ellie’s fear that God wouldn’t show up or that it …
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But When? (Part 2)
This is the second in a 3-post series. Read the first one here. We pick up this story at the part when my 8-yr-old Jesus-loving, encounter-seeking daughter allows the love and …
Manual Transmission, Truth, and Kindness
A good friend gave me a gift when he moved out of town recently–a faded black 1990 Toyota 4Runner. After years as his daily driver, it has now graduated to …
Ask Him (Part 1)
This is the first in a 3-post series. So my daughter Ellie is 8 and she loves to read her Bible. She believes every word that is in it because …
Turning Toward the Lord
Laurie and I were invited to speak to our friends at Vinelife a few weeks back so we thought we’d post their podcast episode from that morning. Look forward to …
Check Your Mirrors
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.” – Psalm 23 Most of the time I don’t live like goodness and mercy are following me. …
He Arms Her
I loved Laurie’s recent words on praying like an overcomer. Not only the boldness and beauty of them, but also their gospel-groundedness. This encouragement to take on the mentality of an …
Pray Like an Overcomer
And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with …
A Bruised Reed
I wish to remind you today of a simple truth about God. He reminded me of it recently during a time that I really needed it. It came to me …
Rest, Reflect and Give
Ah, the end of a day. Time for rest and reflection. I snapped this photo yesterday evening heading through West Texas on our annual family visit. Can you feel the calm? As Laurie …