The first organized bible study I ever did was in the Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study at my church. Three years later, I’m leading that group, but when I first met these women, I had no idea what to expect. I’d only been attending church for about three weeks at that point, and I’d never … More The People Who Pointed Me to Jesus
Tomorrow morning, a lot of you will begin a Bible in a Year reading plan. You’ll probably do this with an app, a study guide, a calendar in the back of your Bible, or even a church-wide campaign schedule (if so, hug your pastor for such bold corporate encouragement). Whole Bible reading plans almost universally … More Preparing to Read Leviticus
The day before yesterday, I was suddenly struck by deep gut pain, and it’s the kind that takes your breath out. A year and a half ago, I was hospitalized for the same thing, but this time, thank God, it wasn’t quite as bad. After a trip to the ER, a contrast CT, a bunch … More The Only Thing That Matters
Depression sucks. You may or may not remember the first article I wrote on this blog that talked about our first day back in church after two decades of non-participation. The sermon that day was about anxiety and worry and the sin of despondence. It spoke to me, and it let me know that … More Depression is Different When God’s Here
