Marriage, perhaps more than any other relationship, causes and invites us to confront our story. Through both conflict and trials in life and with our spouse, we get to choose: Will I stay in my story, or will I look for ways out? The story of our heart is one of desire, ache, and hope….
Being the father of two darling little girls, I’m often reminded of their timeless lives, that is, the lives they live without concept of time. Recognizing little more than whether the sun is “awake or asleep”, they’re content to take each day as it comes. This principle is magnified when an exciting event is on…
For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. —Phil 3:18 Three little words. I looked this verse up with a commentary, and the commentator neglected to even mention them. Even with tears. Paul’s burden for those who do…
Married couples are often asked: “Are you praying together?’ “Are you having sex frequently enough?” “Are you going on date nights? I don’t have a problem with any of these; it’s just that what is often most lacking in such lists is one of the most crucial elements of all: mission. Other more commonly mentioned…
My five-year-old niece and her nine-year-old friend Caitlyn were playing at my house the other day. When sweet Caitlyn walked in to our 1,500 square-foot home, she looked around in awe. “Your house is so big and beautiful,” she said. “I’ve never lived in a house as big as this one.” I looked at her…
