Early in my walk with the Lord, I was drawn to something I didn't have a name for. I felt pulled toward prayer, toward intercession, toward standing in the gap for other people, long before I understood what any of that meant or how to actually walk it out. I didn't have language … [Read more...] about Sometimes All It Takes Is an Invitation
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Practical Discipleship at Home
Honestly? Fair question. Family devotionals sound great in theory. Then you remember that you live in reality. The last time you tried one, one kid attempted a flip off the couch while the other answered every question with another question…in Pig Latin. Add practices, … [Read more...] about Practical Discipleship at Home
Why God Is My Best Counselor—Especially at 2 A.M.
I am sitting across from someone who could and should be a trusted advisor. I start to share something I am struggling with. Then realize, mid-sentence, that I am not making eye contact. This feels foreign to me. I try to force my gaze back, but I am still looking past them. … [Read more...] about Why God Is My Best Counselor—Especially at 2 A.M.
When Was the Last Time You Connected Outside Your Normal Routine?
When was the last time you did something different with the people you do life with? Not dinner at the same restaurant. Not sitting beside each other while everyone looks at their phones. Not another meeting with the same agenda, or another rushed evening getting everyone where … [Read more...] about When Was the Last Time You Connected Outside Your Normal Routine?
What Are You Doing Here, Elijah? A Bible Story About Burnout and the Nervous System
You might be surprised to know that there are many people in the Bible who I would describe as a total basket case. We've got David, who can seem manic and dances around in his underwear, and other times seems depressed and wishing for death. Samson has such a bad breakup … [Read more...] about What Are You Doing Here, Elijah? A Bible Story About Burnout and the Nervous System
This Will Not Be Me
“Mom, you have to eat something.” I have made three things, and she won’t eat any of them. “I need my coffee.” “Ok, but you need to eat something.” I bring her a cup of coffee. She takes one sip and makes a face like she just drank dirt. “It needs sugar.” “Mom, I … [Read more...] about This Will Not Be Me
