The Hand-Pressed Map
I often treat my life like a GPS – linear, predictable, and identical to every other screen on the road. For a long time, I viewed my introversion and my inability to feel normal as a technical glitch. I compared my withdrawn, internal processing to the high-speed, multi-lane highways of those around me, convinced I […]
When “Spiritual” Isn’t Biblical
Lately, I’ve noticed a growing interest in “extra” spiritual ideas—terms, categories, and concepts that sound mysterious and compelling but aren’t actually found in Scripture. It’s easy to be drawn to things that feel new, deep, or hidden. But the Bible is beautifully clear about what we truly need to know. We don’t need special labels, […]
The Blueprint of Belief
Imagine your public Christian life as a perfectly manicured front yard with tidy hedges, bright flowers, and an inviting pathway. It looks lovely, drawing admiration from passersby. But the true test of the dwelling is inside: the chaotic kitchen, the monotonous laundry room, the quiet tension in the hallways. Our homes are the ultimate litmus […]
Peter’s Brother, One of THE TWELVE
Andrew’s name means “manly” or “brave.” That makes sense as we dig deeper into the life of (according to some accounts) Jesus’ first disciple. He was a man’s man – a fisherman in the region of Galilee. Fishermen worked day and night in all weather. Sunburned, rough, and weathered, these men were used to working […]
Absolutely!
“You’re ALWAYS late!” “EVERYONE is doing that!” It’s best not to use absolutes in our relationships because…well…they’re just inaccurate. Our teens aren’t ALWAYS late, and not EVERYONE is doing that. Absolutes put us in a place where growth is difficult. But in the most important areas of our lives, ABSOLUTES are essential. They are like […]