How the Mighty God Sets Prisoners Free
Dimitri sat in his prison cell with his head in his hands. His jailers and tormentors had finally broken him, and he was ready to recant. He had endured the daily physical abuse, but the emotional torture of not knowing if his wife and two sons had survived without him was worse. All that stood […]
The Wonder of Christmas is Found in the Wonderful Counselor
Every year on Christmas Eve, we visit a neighborhood that synchronizes its light displays to music and offers yuletide cheer in the form of hot chocolate. From the moment we turn onto the street, to the time we exit, it’s like entering another realm of Christmas wonder. The experience doesn’t capture the biblical picture of […]
12 New Advent Resources to Prepare Your Heart This Christmas
Ready or not, the countdown to Christmas has officially begun. As we prepare our homes, trees, and kitchens, let’s also prepare our hearts to worship the newborn King. I pray this list of resources will enhance your reading, listening, and family-devotion pleasure. Some of these resources are free, and others are available for purchase. Consider […]
Teens, Quiet Times, & How to Change Affections One Pot of Earl Grey at a Time
“Christ has not conquered my affections if he has to compete for my attention.” Leonard Ravenhill Every once in a while, I catch a glimpse of just how much our phones are changing our daily lives. One such glimpse happened a few weeks ago when after dinner, my daughter checked her phone to find over […]
The Blessedness of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb
We’ve been exploring the theme of God’s redemption story through various meals in the Bible. The first meal took place in the garden of Eden when Adam and Eve traded fellowship with their Creator, for a bite of something forbidden. As tragic as that meal was, it was only an appetizer of what was to […]
Breakfast on the Beach & the Denier’s Restoration Meal
Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” John 21:12 “I’m going fishing.” Peter didn’t know what to do, so he thought he’d return to the only thing he did know, fishing. At least while he and the other disciples waited for Jesus to return to Galilee, he could be productive. Even though Peter had […]
Feasting at the Lord’s Table
It was the night before Jesus’ crucifixion, and the mood around the table was somber. The Passover meal was underway in the Upper Room, and Judas had left the table to betray the Lord. The elements of wine and bread before the disciples were familiar. For 1,500 years, the Jewish people had commemorated their exodus […]
Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places
The noonday sun was as relentless as the social reproach from the village women, but she was willing to endure the former, to avoid the latter. Balancing the stone waterpot on her shoulders, she set out on her daily trip to Jacob’s well. The well ran deep, and so did the resentment of the village […]
The Importance of Early Morning Devotions
Over the summer, I slacked off on my quiet times. I didn’t mean to; it just sort of happened. The kids and I didn’t need to rush out the door, so the mornings took on a more Saturday kind of feel. At first, it was wonderful. I enjoyed the break from the breakneck pace we […]
How Parents Can Pray for Their College-Aged Kids
Dropping your kids off at college is a huge life milestone. Now that your role is changing, here’s how to pray for your college-aged kids.
