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May 2018

May 14, 2018

These Two “Look at the Book” Videos from John Piper Are a Great Investment of Your Time

If you haven’t yet checked out John Piper’s amazing LABS (Look at the Book), I...

May 11, 2018

Heavenly Encouragement in the Race of Life

Life in this world—the way it is now and the way we are now—can be difficult, can’t...

May 03, 2018

Four Pieces of Advice for Graduates

With graduation season almost upon us, here are four pieces of advice for both high...

April 2018

April 16, 2018

A Prayer to the Shepherd of My Life

Earlier this year, my wife and best friend Nanci was diagnosed with colon cancer, and...

April 06, 2018

Benjamin Watson on Finishing the Drill of Life, to God’s Glory

I’ve mentioned before my profound appreciation for New Orleans Saintstight end Benjamin Watson. I love this brother...

March 2018

March 26, 2018

Hope and Resources for Those Struggling with Depression

Depression can be symptomatic of the deep desolation of our hearts. We are capable of...

March 19, 2018

The Growing Body of Research Says Yes, Your Smartphone Really Is Changing You and Your Family

One of my favorite bloggers, Tim Challies, linked to a fascinating article in his daily A...

March 15, 2018

Learn to Pace Your Life Race

Some years ago the women’s competition in the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon had one of the...

March 05, 2018

God’s Glory, Our Good

Satan has conned many people into a twisted view of the Christian life. We imagine...

February 2018

February 26, 2018

The Joy of Forgiveness

I’ve seen families, friends, neighbors and churches torn apart by refusal to forgive. If we...

February 22, 2018

Don’t Be Afraid of Trying and Failing

I’ve written about quarterback Nick Foles on my blog. He’s a Christ-loving young man who millions...

January 2018

January 04, 2018

Tim Keller on a Biblical View of Friendship

Some of us are facing difficult times right now. (And any who aren’t will at...

January 01, 2018

Planning Your New Year and Making God’s Word a Priority

As we start this New Year, let’s remember that there is no substitute for time...

December 2017

December 04, 2017

The Courage to Share Jesus

Jesus did the hard work of redemption. He calls us to do our part: sharing...

November 2017

November 22, 2017

Let Us Bless His Name, This Thanksgiving and All Year Round

Happy Thanksgiving to every reader, American and people of all nations.

November 20, 2017

Baptism: a Step of Obedience and a Public Profession

Here are some video reflections on baptism from NFL linebacker Demario Davis: Randy again: Just before ascending,...

October 2017

October 30, 2017

The Daily Refreshment of God’s Word

Today’s blog is excerpted from a five-day devotional I wrote for Sports Spectrum, available on YouVersion....

October 09, 2017

Clothing Yourself in Humility Will Please Christ and Bring You Happiness

Humility isn’t pretending that we’re unworthy because it’s the spiritual thing to do; it’s recognizing...

September 2017

September 04, 2017

Lessons from an Otter on Doing Hard Things

You may have seen the “otter video” that’s gotten a lot of traction on Facebook....

August 2017

August 31, 2017

5 Practical Steps for Seeking Wisdom Through Mentorship

Who are your mentors, the people who are helping you grow in your faith? Proverbs 13:20 says...

August 28, 2017

When Divine Appointments Don’t Feel Pleasant

I’m a firm believer that many of life’s inconveniences involve divine appointments with people the...

August 17, 2017

True Leading Is Serving

Recently I was asked, “We use the phrase ‘servant leadership’ frequently, but what does that really...

July 2017

July 31, 2017

3 Things to Remember When You’re Browsing Through Social Media

Besides being a full-time wife and mom, and a part-time ER nurse, our daughter Angela...

July 27, 2017

3 Things to Remember Before You Post on Social Media

Both of our daughters, Karina and Angela, are Christ-centered women and wonderful wives and moms...

June 2017

June 15, 2017

Six Eternal Truths to Remember Each Day

My life is being examined by God, the Audience of One, and the only appraisal...

June 05, 2017

God’s Works of Art Point to Him

If you go to an art gallery, you can watch people sit for hours staring...

May 2017

May 15, 2017

The Cumulative Effect of Our Little Choices

Have you ever seen a sink hole? Cars can be parked on a street day...

May 08, 2017

Real Love Encourages Others to Do the Right, Most God-Glorifying Thing

If we believe that sin is never in our best interests, it will clarify many...

May 01, 2017

10 Questions to Help Us Analyze Our Smartphone Habits

On his blog, Tony Reinke interviewed author and podcaster Alastair Roberts about smartphones and how...

February 2017

February 20, 2017

Time in God’s Word Is Not a Grim Duty

Frank Laubach (1884–1970) devoted his life to encouraging literacy around the world, with the goal...

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