The Whale and the Cow: Surprising Mercy in Jonah’s Story

The Whale and the Cow: Surprising Mercy in Jonah’s Story – “Jesus’s logic is clear. Our Father feeds and cares for the birds of the air; they have what they need when they need it, though they do not sow, reap, or gather. The Father himself feeds them. And we are of more value than birds.”

God Cares for the Odd Sparrow

God Cares for the Odd Sparrow – “Our God is mighty, transcendent, and full of power, yet, He cares for us.”

God Cares for the Odd Sparrow

God Cares for the Odd Sparrow – “Sometimes I can read the Bible and miss something totally obvious. For example, have you ever noticed that Jesus tells of God’s care of the sparrows two different ways?”

7 Things to Say to a Hurting Loved One

7 Things to Say to a Hurting Loved One – “We often find ourselves ill-equipped to speak words of life to hurting loved ones. Consider seven helpful phrases to keep near.”

Three Helpful Secrets for Putting Empathy to Work

Three Helpful Secrets for Putting Empathy to Work – “How do we convince ourselves to engage in compassionate acts for others?”

If Not For Ben

If Not For Ben – This is just something everyone should read.

We Are All Shut-Ins Now: 3 Lessons I Don’t Want to Forget About Ministry to Shut-Ins

We Are All Shut-Ins Now: 3 Lessons I Don’t Want to Forget About Ministry to Shut-Ins – “We are all shut-ins now. We are home but we have found just how exhausting it can be to be home all of the time. The daily grind begins to get at us mentally and socially in a way we never expected. We are restricted, but hopefully we have learned some empathy in our restrictions.”

Corona Blues

Corona Blues – “Rather than being a restful break from the normal round of meetings and commitments this time has felt pressured and fretful.” The article projects what the next three phases of the process might look like.

Be Gentle So That God May Grant Repentance

Be Gentle So That God May Grant Repentance – “One reason why we correct our opponents with gentleness is so that God may grant them repentance. The converse, treating our opponents un-gently, may rob someone of the opportunity for repentance.”

The Reality of Sexual Abuse Hits Home: What Happened? What Do We Do Now?

The Reality of Sexual Abuse Hits Home: What Happened? What Do We Do Now?

5 Ways Grown Children Can Love Their Parents

5 Ways Grown Children Can Love Their Parents – “As a Christian, your ministry to your parents should be distinctly Christian—done in the love of Christ, speaking about the gospel of Christ, aiming for the glory of Christ.”