Death is an interesting thing. Its finality stuns us in a way that words cannot describe. We ask, “What do you mean I can never hear his voice, or hug him, or even make eye contact with him again?” It feels like the room in our heart where this loved one resides will remain empty… Continue reading For All Mourning Because of Death
Have you seen those worship gatherings where a band will rent out an empty warehouse with the ceiling and ducts trendily exposed, warmed by vintage-looking light bulbs cascading haphazardly throughout the room, filled with worshipers singing their hearts out to the One who deserves it all? This scene may remind you of younger artists such… Continue reading Surrounded
As the patterns in the music rose through the movie theater and stirred my memory, I lifted my hands, closed my eyes, and poured out the ever-so familiar lyrics to Cory Asbury’s wildly popular worship song “Reckless Love.” This song has always been special between me and God because over the past year He has… Continue reading “I don’t feel like You are kind right now.”
Many of us are familiar with the account of David’s encounter with Goliath because we grew up hearing it and watching the VeggieTales version. You remember, Dave and the Giant Pickle? It was the story that communicates how little guys can do big things, too. (Interrupted by Larry singing about his aunt Ruth with a… Continue reading David’s First Mandate: the Secret Place
