The Apostle Paul says that we have “exchanged” what we should hallow, or worship, in our hearts with things we shouldn’t. He says, “because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen” (Rom. 1:25). Notice that Paul doesn’t say that we […]
Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of Antifragile, argues that there are three kinds of things: fragile, resilient, and antifragile. A failure to rightly understand which category you should put something or someone, can result in unnecessary harm. Fragile things easily break and cannot heal themselves. China teacups are a great example of fragility. Because of their […]
It’s been a few months since 21 Days to Childlike Prayer was released. Since that time, I have had people reach out to me and share their stories of specific answers to prayer. God has used each story to grow my childlike faith and childlike trust. I love hearing stories of specific answers to prayer. […]
Children need one-on-one time with their parents. Whether it is snuggling on the couch, watching a movie, going to grab some ice cream, or something else, children grow best when they have personal, away from everyone else, time with their parents. The same is true for God’s children. Our relationship will grow the most with […]
Jesus wants to help people pray their problems. Every request in the Lord’s Prayer starts with some kind of problem. We say, “Hallowed be your name” because his name isn’t being hallowed as it should—which is a problem from heaven’s perspective. We request, “Your kingdom come, your will be done,” because his kingdom does not […]
Ouch! I’m telling!” Judah, my youngest son, complained. As expected, immediately, I heard him making his way to me in the kitchen, where I was going through the mail. With tears just about to run down his cheeks, Judah told me all about the great injustice he endured. Having just returned home from work, I […]
Nobody likes hearing stories of kids getting bullied, much less a 3rd grader whose dad is out of the country for work. But that’s what was happening. Life can be tough in 3rd grade. The boys mom saw someone share online that they were enjoying my book, 21 Days to Childlike Prayer. So she decided […]
Teen anxiety, depression, and suicide rates have risen significantly in the last few years. Universities are no longer places where the free exchange of ideas can take place. Online anyone can be shamed or cancelled for saying something well-intentioned, as long as someone interprets it uncharitably. More problems could be noted. Many people sense that […]