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The power of our scars
“Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So, the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord!’...
Trusting God’s strength in all circumstances
Many years ago, I ran my first and only marathon. As a participant in a year-long research protocol for science, I received a full year of professionally...
The redefinition of fatherhood
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Father’s Day? If you had visions of grilled meats and goofy ties, you’re not alone....
What I want to be when I grow up
As children, we dream big — astronauts, teachers, doctors, superheroes. We imagine ourselves doing things that matter, making a difference. But as we grow older, those dreams...
Fear of failure meets a gracious God
Failure. It’s a heavy word and one we all avoid. Living with a fear of failure means we tiptoe around uncertainty. It creates hesitations in making bold...
Seeking God in the midst of confusion
In the last few weeks, it seems that almost everyone I love has experienced something life-altering, and in the shift, has been left in confusion. Some of...
The importance of providing safe, loving homes for all foster children
“It’s too hard” is not a valid reason for not fostering. Foster parents Doug and Vicki Evick have fostered 21 children in the span of eight...
4 ways to walk into a new season
Have you ever felt God calling you into something you weren’t quite ready for? If you’ve followed Jesus for any length of time, I’m betting you are...
A Christian look into foster care
If you’ve been in or around the church long enough, you have probably heard it said that adoption is a biblical practice modeled after how God adopted...
Taking action through prayer
I can’t be the only Christian who thinks they’re terrible at praying. Not in the frequency, when you’re the father of teens with driver’s licenses, God is...