‘There is no human being you will ever meet, no matter however wounded, disordered, or evil, no matter their theology, style of worship, or ways of thinking who was not created by the God we love. Any culture – nation, denomination, city, church, or family – that leads us to treat someone otherwise is seducing…
As we re-connect with one another over the summer, I don’t suppose I am the only person feeling a little daunted by the prospect of all those slightly awkward catch-up conversations with people I don’t know very well. Here’s an article by Megan Hill on the importance of small talk in church life that really…
‘When our hearts deceive us with the lie that God is distant, when we begin to wonder if our sorrows are unseen or our sins disqualifying, we can cling to the assurance of Psalm 23: “even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are…
“Are you sitting at the world’s table, hungry and disappointed? If so, God is inviting you to his piled-high banquet table. He’s paid for the ticket, and is holding a seat for you. Enjoy the feast.” To All Who Feel Empty: Invitation to the Bored and Disappointed
‘The best way to guard your heart for wisdom is worship, in which the mouth, the mind, the imagination, and even the body are all orientated to God.’ Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller, The Way of Wisdom, p.85.
“When you’re part of the family, you’re not there to be entertained; you’re there to play your part.” The Dishwasher Test
“The psalms are given to us as a divine pedagogy for our affections—God’s way of reshaping our desires and perceptions so that they learn to lament in the right things and take joy in the right things.” Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament.
Why are we afraid of talking about sexuality, especially when sharing our faith? Probably because many people today see religion as oppressive to their sexuality, and, by extension, their personal identity. However, today’s guest suggests that marriage and sexuality is one of the quickest routes into telling people about how much Jesus loves them and…
‘Lament is the honest cry of a hurting heart wrestling with the paradox of pain and the promise of God’s goodness.’ Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament, p.26.
“Over time, my mornings (and the unfolding days) went from scattered and thin on hope to deliberate and filled with hope. Six years later, my mornings with the Lord are an invaluable treasure to me and, in fact, the most predictable part of my day.” The New Mercies of Morning Devotions