Making it Count: Why the Apostle Paul Used Sports Metaphors to Describe the Christian Life
In 1952, Florence Chadwick dove into the water at Catalina Island, with the goal of swimming to the shore of mainland California. She was already an accomplished swimmer, being the first woman to swim the English Channel both ways.[1] The weather that morning was cold and foggy, and she could barely see the boats that would […]
The First Step in the Pursuit of Happiness
One thing all people have in common is a desire to be happy. It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, live in the city or country, if you’re a billionaire or living check-to-check—all people pursue happiness. From time to time, we might get to enjoy a season of happiness. The trouble is, happiness is […]
Establishing Our Daily Rhythms: Quit Ignoring the Basics
As Americans living in the West, we’re acclimated to a culture known for “doing” and “achieving.” Browse through any bookstore, and you’ll see countless self-help books that promise the secrets to accomplish more in less time. To be sure, there’s a biblical expectation for Christians to use their God-given gifts and skillsets for the good […]
What Covid-19 Reminded Me About God
It’s been quiet on the blog this month. I finished July running on fumes. With two manuscripts due on August 1 to two separate publishers. I’d worked an insane number of hours in July and was physically, spiritually, and emotionally spent. When I arrived home from attending a family funeral in Dallas, I looked forward […]