Knowing About Jesus vs Knowing Jesus
As I write this, there are nineteen days to go until Major League Baseball’s Opening Day 2026. As a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, I start
A Place to Go for Christmas
ABC News reported that this year 122 million Americans will travel between December 20th and New Year’s Day. [1] The holiday season magnifies our yearning
Reclaiming What Belongs to You
When things feel off kilter, I’m quick to pick up books by Eugene Peterson. There’s a long list of reasons why Peterson’s books are worth
Flannery O’Connor and the Case for Prayer Journaling
A few years ago, Flannery O’Connor’s prayer journals were published in book form. To be honest, I felt guilty reading them—they seemed too personal for
How to Move On When People Disappoint You
We’ve all been there, and some of us have been there more than once. It’s the feeling we get when a friend, coworker, or loved
Advent: A Season of Promise
Jesus’ birth is evidence that God keeps his promises. Since Old Testament times, God had been promising that He would send the Christ child who
Jesus, Orwell, Huxley, and Twain: Why It’s Time to Revamp Your Reading Habits
There’s a passage in Mark’s gospel that I think about almost every day. If you’ve been a Christ-follower for long, you probably know it well.
What the Bible Says About Dealing with Mockers and Fools
The explosion of social media has given nearly everyone a platform. To be sure, there are benefits to getting to hear from a variety of
Be of Good Cheer: A Christmas Devotional
Hey friends, As summer turns to early fall, it’s still blazing hot here in Nashville. But before long, the air will carry a chill, and
Three Things You Need for a Better Prayer Life
My grandparents kept a police scanner in their kitchen when I was growing up. My Dad was a police officer, and during his shifts, they’d
Sorry, but You Don’t Have This
Occasionally, a new buzzword or catchphrase takes hold and becomes popular. A few years back, the latest phrase became, “You got this.” I’m sure you’ve
Self Discipline: Embracing the Rattle and Hum
In 1988, U2 released the album Rattle and Hum, and it quickly became part of the soundtrack of my youth. Maybe because it was a