Taking on Water, or a Bloated Corpse?
I remember the illustration well. It was painted with vivid imagery and many flocked to the front of the auditorium that day. The word picture went like this: Imagine yourself…
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What Happens When We Pray?
From the Desiring God blog: Do we really know what’s going on when we pray? When we bow our heads at the dinner table? When we whisper quietly during our…
Read MoreWhat if I’m Questioning the Love of God?
Last week, I was doing a seminar about some of the central themes of my book. We were discussing suffering, God’s sovereignty, and His emotional response to the suffering of…
Read MoreWhat “More” Means and Doesn’t Mean to God
I recall a prayer I used to pray frequently during college, one filled with every bit of angst and emotion I could possibly muster in a given moment: “God, I…
Read MoreSometimes “Nothing” is the Best Thing You Can Say
Their friend was crushed. Emotionally, spiritually, even physically. His life had been decimated and he wept in the dust. So they went to him. Three friends. Three comrades. Three fellow…
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