Frederick Buechner wrote that “Vocation is the place where our deep gladness meets the world’s deep need.” If vocation is defined as a person’s employment or occupation, then Buechner seems to …
Shamed For Our Good
The prodigal son. In this character of Jesus’ parable in Luke 15, we can see much about the heart of humanity. The son’s pride of thinking he knows better than …
You’re A New Creation But…
When I was younger I remember going to my first wedding and being frustrated by how much attention was given to the bride. I was just a selfish little boy …
Do I Really Need To Belong To A Local Church?
Many people outside the Christian faith see church as an unnecessary, or even manipulative, institution not particularly valuable for spiritual growth or personal well-being. This mindset has certainly increased in …
Enjoying The Little Things In Life
My name is Megan and I struggle to believe that God is good. Honestly, I have had a pretty easy life so far. Looking back, I can’t say my life …
A Desert Soul
It has been two months and 17 days since I last wrote. There have been many days in that time frame where I had my computer lying on my lap …
Submission or Slavery
What is it that the world tells us to trust in today? Job security, finances, family, education… Most often, it is some form of individualism that relies on a deep …
Together Forever
I am getting married in less than a week. Lord willing, there is a short timeline remaining on my singleness, and this has brought about unique pictures of Christ’s redemptive …
Losing Heaven…Hating Her
John Piper says, “The greatest risk we face as a church in these days is not that we may lose an organ, or that we may lose money, or that …
Chronicles Of A Recovering Pharisee
I recently saw the movie “The Giver.” The story is about a seemingly perfect community where “sameness” is prized above anything else. In this world, what people see is drained …
