A Diamond is Forever, but God is Faithful to a Thousand Generations
When our son, Cole, was younger, he often told us that if he ever got a girlfriend, he would jump off a cliff. In his little-boy mind, romance was worse than death. His declaration always got a laugh, but we assured him that someday he’d feel differently. Despite his resistance, we prayed that the Lord […]
20 Bible Verses About Resting in the Lord
Have you ever marveled at how much work is involved in taking a day off, or the mountain of laundry you must do to pack for a vacation? Rest and relaxation are in the forecast, but getting there requires a surprising level of dedicated work. We work in order to rest all the time, and […]
20 Bible Verses About God’s Calling
Adapted from my book, The Pursuit of Holy Leisure, pages 83- 84 (Christian Focus, 2026) Have you ever heard someone refer to their work or their role as their calling? We often recognize calling in someone else’s life but hesitate to claim it for ourselves. It may seem too grand for the quiet, everyday work […]
Beautiful Writing and the Pull Toward God
When was the last time something beautiful stopped you in your tracks and forced you to take notice? Was it the way the waves foam on the beach, the intricate brushstrokes of a painting, or the speckled eggs in a robin’s nest? We “ooh!” and “ahh!” and after a moment or two, we move on. […]
20 Bible Verses About Doing All Things for God’s Glory
There’s something innately human about our need for approval. A simple expression of “Well done!” from a loved one is equally effective in encouraging the heart of a toddler and an old man. It brings us pleasure to please the one we love, and conversely, the one we love finds pleasure in our good work. […]
20 Bible Verses About Pruning and Growth
In the corner of my kitchen, where light breaks in through the window, hangs a beautiful and abundant golden pothos. For years, its vines have lengthened, wrapped, and steadily crawled along a nearby banister. Recently, we noticed some of the leaves were turning yellow. After some internet research, an adjustment to our watering schedule, and […]
Good Writing Begins with Ordered Love
The day my friend Tiffany received her driver’s license, she also received a brand-new 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet convertible. Also known as a “Rabbit,” her car was “Tornado” red with a white top and white leather interior. It was quite possibly the cutest car I had ever seen. We climbed in, dropped the top, and primped […]
The Christian Writer’s First Obligation Is to See
It all happened so quickly. At first, we weren’t sure what had happened. We saw it out of the corner of our eyes as we drove along the freeway. A flash of light lit up the night sky, and a millisecond later came the explosive crack and boom. “What was that?!” My husband, Tim, adjusted […]
20 Bible Verses for Creatives and Makers
From the very first chapter of the Bible, we learn that God is creative. Genesis 1:27 says, “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” To be made in God’s image (Latin “imago Dei”) means that we are like him. Our […]
20 Bible Verses About Christian Community
Some words seem compatible until you press them hard enough. Scrolling and boredom — we scroll to escape it, but usually find more boredom waiting. Crowded and alone — most of us have stood in a room full of people and felt completely unseen. And then there’s this one: Christian and alone. We are each […]