Although our parents preferred that we offer a prayer from our hearts, rather than reciting a memorized one, this little grace contains some good theology and several concepts that are appropriate for us to learn at an early age.
Continue ReadingMystery Illness
Our eldest daughter had a mystery illness when she was a teenager. It began innocently enough with aches and joint pain, then progressed over the next year from a minor annoyance to a full-blown crisis. We first consulted with her pediatrician and were referred to an orthopedic specialist who recommended physical therapy. We tried that for a while and treated symptoms like joint pain with Tylenol. As time went on her symptoms worsened but we couldn’t find the source of the problem.
Continue ReadingWhat Would It Look Like to Live with Radical Grace?
When I was eleven years old, my sixteen-year-old brother was murdered by two of his classmates in one of the most notorious school shootings in United States history, at Columbine High School. Just days later, my dad told the media in an interview that he had no animosity towards the killers, or the families of the killers. To many people, that’s a forgiveness that is hard to comprehend, especially so soon afterwards. However, it is a forgiveness the Bible talks about extensively.
Continue ReadingDwelling
Our church has a program to help immigrants improve their English skills. We recently began a Bible study for this group. After reading a Bible passage together, we discuss some questions, the first of which is “what words are new to you?” In trying to define a word for the participants, I realized how difficult it is to relay some of the subtleties of meaning, especially with some of the less commonly- used words encountered in Scripture.
Continue ReadingWork as Worship
I have a complicated relationship with work. I have experienced seasons of great fulfillment in my work and I have experienced seasons of soul-crushing drain from my work. I’m not alone in this, I know. I also have misplaced my identity in my work. For too many years, I defined myself by what I produced at work, even if I couldn’t articulate that at the time.
Continue ReadingThe Bible: The Most Quoted Book You Didn’t Know You Were Quoting
Most of my inspiration for these blogs come from everyday life. The other day I heard someone say, “the writing is on the wall.” And just then I realized… wait, I’ve heard that before. Not just in movies. Not just in dramatic break up conversations. Not just when someone’s fantasy football season is clearly over. I’ve heard that before in the Bible.
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