“After a little while the world will no longer see Me, but you will see Me.” Those are some of the most exclusive words ever spoken. Jesus doesn’t say the world might have trouble seeing Him, or that they’ll need …
Oliver Twist, the title character in Charles Dickens’ novel, begins his life as a nameless, unwanted orphan in a brutal workhouse. He’s underfed, mistreated, and ultimately sold into a life of labor. After running away to London, he’s taken in …
The longer I live, the more confused the world appears to be about who God is and our place in His creation. Confusion is nothing new. From the very beginning, the enemy of truth has been sowing lies and questioning …
Over the next several weeks, we’re focusing intently on what Jesus teaches His disciples about the Holy Spirit. These chapters, John 14 through 16, record Jesus’ final conversation with His disciples before the cross. It’s Thursday night. Judas has already …
One of the most painful wounds a person can carry is the experience of being abandoned. It often begins early in life, sometimes when a parent walks away, other times when a caregiver is emotionally unavailable, even if physically present. …
“Spirituality” has become trendy in our culture. Pew Research reported last year that 7 out 10 Americans think of themselves as spiritual. Many people are seeking a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in their lives, finding spirituality as a …
Do you ever notice how quickly you check your phone when certain people text you? You could be in the middle of dinner, halfway through a chore, or just dozing off, and yet if that name pops up on your …
Praying to God can be difficult. When we manage to close our eyes and bow our head, our heart is already looking for the exit. It feels awkward and mechanical. Our mind races and are not sure what to say. …
There’s a quiet scene in a novel called Gilead, written as a long letter from an aging father to his young son. He knows he won’t live to see his son grow up, so he tries to leave behind more …
