Soul Friends
We have heard of soul mates, but what about soul friends? During the conversation between King Saul and David following the battle with Goliath, Jonathan recognized a kindred spirit in David.
Category: Devotionals
The Smell of Forgiveness
I spent a lot of time around janitor closets as a child. My dad has kept office buildings clean my whole life.
Led by His Spirit
As Christ followers, we love to help others—it makes us feel like a good Christian! However, God tells us He doesn’t look at the outside (our actions). He looks at the heart behind them (1 Sam...
Embodied Love
I was fuming. In the hundreds of calls I’d made this year to patients, helping them find resources and manage chronic medical conditions, I was referred one person who challenged me more than...
Remain in Love
The apostle John affirms that God’s love for us precedes our love for Him. He demonstrated His love for humanity in very tangible ways throughout the history of Israel, but He did so most fully and...
Peace is My Home
Peacemaking, before it requires any doing, is about being. It makes sense—we cannot offer nor facilitate what we don’t already have ourselves. In order to bring peace, we need to be someone who...
Make Us Wise
I did not have the advantage of learning from my parents the truths of Scripture that I adhere to today.
Back to Adventure
I worked at our annual "Backpack Bash" a few weeks ago. The kids came in with their parents and smiles—all were so grateful.
Are We There Yet?
I’ll never forget when my sons stopped asking, “Are we there yet?” on road trips. Around ages three and five, we were driving to visit my wife’s parents.