Wounds from a Friend

5 Better is open rebukethan hidden love.6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend;profuse are the kisses of an enemy. … More

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Words are funny things. They have the power to stick with us decades after they have been spoken, yet instead … More

The Incredibles is ostensibly a movie about a family of superheroes, but in many ways, it’s a movie about surviving … More

Psalm 139 is a beautifully intimate psalm, reminding us how deeply God knows us: O LORD, you have searched me … More

Spiritually mature people have a rich and regular prayer life. Jesus, of course, is the first and best example. He … More

Under the shade of a flat topped tree, the women sit on reed mats. Men are gathered and the smell … More

It was John Trainer who said, “the children are not a distraction from the work; the children are the work.” … More

Genealogies are not known for their captivating syntax. Perhaps knowing some of the people can make them compelling, but for … More

I have always loved trees. Flat topped acacias, intimidating and bizarre baobabs with their spindly tops, flame touched poinsettia trees, … More

To open Bible class last night, I asked the kids to think of two examples: someone that would give good … More