When God Feels Distant: 3 Cues from the Psalms
Augustine said, “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” If Augustine’s words are true—and I’m convinced they are—then it’s no wonder everything feels off-kilter when God seems distant. The Puritans referred to such seasons as “the dark night of the soul,” while Dr. Martyn […]
The Most Troubling Passage in the New Testament
Not long ago, I read a newspaper article about a man posing as a United States Marine. The man was found in an airport accepting kind words of thanks and affirmation from well-wishers when two active duty Marines noticed something amiss on his uniform. They questioned him about his service and became increasingly suspicious. The […]
Cooking, Eugene Peterson, and Looking for the Good in a Global Pandemic
Since mid-March, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our lives in ways we never would’ve imagined. Some of us have lost loved ones, others have gotten sick and recovered from the virus, been laid off, suffered financial loss, homeschooled antsy children, or had our world turned upside down in a dozen different ways. I don’t know […]
The Case for Scripture Memory During COVID-19
A couple of weeks ago, I was riding in the car, and as I shifted in the seat, I felt something tear in my lower back. Strange as it sounds, I wasn’t surprised. Those closest to me know I’ve dealt with chronic back problems for more than a decade. For the most part, I do […]