Doctrine and Dead Writers
For the love of Lewis.
Three passages of his have remained with me throughout the years. In his book Mere Christianity, Lewis explores the difficulty that every person who has ever faced the Lord’s prayer with bald honesty faces…
The Alternative.
A few years ago, I sat under the blazing Florida sun, delicately dancing around the trip wires laced across our complicated lives. I had one 24-hour window where I knew I was guaranteed his sobriety in the wake of another hospital stay, where I knew I had no guarantee he …
Loving mercy.
“He has shown you, O man, what is good;And what does the Lord require of youBut to do justly,To love mercy,And to walk humbly with your God?” – Micah 6:8 NKJV I know that I need mercy. I know that the people I love need mercy. I know that the people that drive me nuts need mercy. Pick …
Forgiveness + The Kettle
I heard someone say recently that “the best way to pause your spiritual maturity is to not forgive someone.” If you asked me what I believe about spiritual maturity, I would tell you forgiveness is the foundation of our faith. We, sinners undeserving, found forgiveness in Christ; we are therefore …
He sets the lonely in families.
“God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.” Psalm 68:6 I don’t remember the moment when I first read Psalm 68:6, but it was some time within my first year of surrendering my life to …
Loving Well.
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 I have an eight year old son who is my pride and joy. He has the energy of a border collie and a heart of gold. As I get to watch him grow …
Truth.
“There is no safe investment. To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap …