The “Who” is Better Than the “Why”
Job, when he was stricken with all kinds of suffering, went on a quest for answers. He sought understanding – the mysterious “Why” behind his troubles. He wasn’t content with…
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A Simple Way to Die to the Self
Are you ready for it? I’ll warn you beforehand – it’s going to sound simple, but it’s not. It takes great concentration and effort and no small measure of grace….
Read MoreThe Difference Between “Right” and “Helpful”
Just because it’s right doesn’t mean it’s helpful. Take, for example, the moment when a child comes to you and tells you something you already know. He broke the lamp….
Read MoreThe Glory of God’s Sustaining Grace When Our Prayers Aren’t Answered
I resonate greatly with this story from Desiring God about God’s grace when prayers aren’t answered: It doesn’t happen often, but it does happen — people see my son Paul…
Read MoreA Surprising Side Effect of Playing with Your Kids
This past Saturday afternoon was a pretty lazy one for our family. That’s a good thing as far as I’m concerned; our children think a bit differently, though. It only…
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