Have you ever had the impression that God wants Christians to be holy, not happy? That spiritual growth is a duty rather than a delight? Psalm 1 says that’s just not true.
The first word...
We live between two epic events—in a meadow between two Mountains. Titus 2:11-14 says so. It's a Christmas text. And a prophetic text. And a Christian-living text. And it's under-appreciated.
Jesus' First, Gracious Appearance:...
As if our country weren't facing enough challenges with COVID-19 and the economic downturn it caused, racial tensions have again erupted. I say "again," because they never completely disappear, and perhaps they won't on this side of heaven;...
This reading by Chris Anderson comes from Gospel Meditations for Fathers (Day 16), but it's fitting for all Christians—perhaps especially church leaders—as we try to emerge from quarantine with our varied opinions, consciences, and fears.
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
Word nerds everywhere are grateful to Inigo Montoya for this profound statement. People use words they don't understand all...