When I was younger and living on the farm with my family of origin, picking rocks was one of my…
Living a Resurrection Life
Jesus came to give us life. However, the life that Jesus gives is not more of the same life that…
Freedom in Jesus
It is absolutely clear that God has called you to a free life. Just make sure that you don’t use…
Our Place in God’s Story: Restoration
A week ago Wednesday, on March 14, I was getting ready to leave early the next morning to drive to…
Success in Faith = Persevering in Trust
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight,…
Our Place in God’s Story: The Fall & The Way of Forgiveness
When I was younger, one of my main goals in life was to avoid punishment. I know that I am…
Jesus’ Grace: The End of Performance Religion
Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the…
My Father’s Loving Gaze
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to…
Our Place in God’s Story: Creation
Family stories are powerful because they can give us an understanding of where we come from and a sense of…
The Path to Heart Health: Investing in Treasure in Heaven
Worry seems so natural to human life that we think that it is a natural and okay for a Christian…
Farewell to Shadowlands 