Everyone suffers, but the Christian has unique resources for dealing with suffering. In fact, the Bible even says we can rejoice in suffering.

My personal favorite Hebrew word is perfect to describe the world as God intended it to be, the world he will create for us someday.

We see what we’re looking for. Or, better stated, we see what we’re prepared to see. This is why some see God where others say he’s totally missing.

Christians in America may encounter pushback to their faith. But we have not experienced persecution like that known by millions worldwide.

Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers,” and making peace is something in short supply—not only on the world stage, but also in our personal and professional relationships.

The incident shocked the nation. But the greater significance was seen in the reaction of these Amish families toward the mother and father of the disturbed killer.

Like most people I know, I eat and drink whatever I want, whenever I want. I have no idea about real hunger and thirst. So I’m working to understand what the fourth Beatitude should mean for me.

For the purposes of this piece, let’s all agree you’re right. So how will you—how will any of us—use the strength received by being right?

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.