Although God does promise comfort for every bereaved believer coping with life’s devastating losses, Jesus seems to be addressing something different here.

How readily will we seek a state of spiritual poverty? Are we ready to stand before God and agree we really have nothing to offer him?

Was Zechariah being punished for doubting the angel, or was his problem—and is yours—something else altogether?

The echoes of “Happy New Year” are still ringing in our ears. But, frankly, Lord, “happy” doesn’t quite describe the way we’re feeling as we look ahead to 2022.

When I look at the sons in my life, I shudder to realize the gift God gave when he sent the world—when he sent me—his Son. A repost of one of my favorite reflections.

Sooner or later all of us come to the place where we can hide our brokenness no longer. But God is good and faithful. That’s our testimony in this personal Christmastime post.

To realize news is good, we usually contrast it with the bad news that surrounds it. What’s the best news you’ve ever received?

My friend spoke of chaos and his decision to step into it in order to serve Christ and his church. In a way he reminds me of the choice Mary made.

A study of Francis Chan’s book makes me wonder how willing I am to seek and submit to the Spirit’s power every day.

What will you put at the top of your gratitude list this Thanksgiving? One item in my Top 10 will surely be “I haven’t come down with COVID-19.” Which goes to show you just how inadequate my thanksgiving list is!

A friend’s tactic will help me tackle the projects all around me I’d rather just put off till tomorrow.

She speaks as a best-selling author on the subject of relationships in digital culture, not a Christian blogger. Yet her point echoes a plea all Christian social media users need to remember.

Church watchers and church leaders everywhere are seeing a decline in church health today. Could it be that one small church in a tiny town has come up with a remedy?

People around us spend energy and capital searching for the next big thrill. But the church offers what they need most.

Vacation time with special blessings has given me the chance to reflect on how I experience God’s goodness every day.

“Big government” isn’t the only entity giving handouts without building self-sufficiency. The dollars are fewer, but the process is the same with some initiatives local churches sponsor.

A visit to Great Smoky Mountains National Park reminded me to broaden my appreciation for what —and who—God has created.

Many speak of friends, but we too seldom see friendship as a spiritual pursuit.

Churches reported record attendance on the Sunday after the 9/11 terror attacks. But for many, prayer has again become a routine or forgotten duty. How will we be strong for the next crisis?

Reflections on a simple initiative in a small church that created decades of ministry with multiplied influence.