When I was first diagnosed with lymphoma, my mind was overwhelmed with anxiety. But when I was able to quiet my thoughts a little, in my heart I kept hearing: “Rob, let my love for you become greater than your fear of anything else.” One of the most important things I learned during that time …
Hope Is
“In this world you will encounter difficulty . . .” (John 16:33b). You can't avoid pain in this life. But hope can keep it from controlling how you live. Hope isn’t a naïve wish for better circumstances. Hope is your confident awareness of God’s unceasing grace, wisdom, and resources to deal with them. Hope isn't …
Scrolling with Truth Instead of Scrolling for It
In all your scrolling, be careful how much opinion you're letting into your head. There's a big difference between being informed, and allowing subjective information—and misinformation—determine how you see, think, and feel. I know you know this, especially after the last few years of gladiatorial social media. But I also know how easy it is …
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A Beautiful Translation
Bless Your Way
“Bless” is a familiar word in church culture and narcissistic hashtags. But the reality of blessing is rarely used in everyday life. I think the lack of intentional blessing is one of the biggest reasons so many people, cities, and nations are such a mess. We neglect, or even refuse, to honor our spouses when …
Equip Your Spirit 