Posts tagged “Vulnerability”
Not safer at home
Not everyone is safer at home. In the U.S. more than 10 million people are victims of intimate partner physical violence each year—an average…
Don’t let porn become corona’s pandemic
I wish the pastor’s text was wrong about porn. A colleague of mine shared some recent data about the correlation between cases of the…
In a corona world, love like a local
I made the mistake (again) of checking the news today. The headlines (again) were global. “America may be at its most dangerous point.” “Italy…
Blessing #2: Teaching Us Humility
Every time I read the news (which might be a mistake these days), I find another story of a celebrity who tested positive for…
You have too many men
If you would ever perform a “prayer audit” on the content of your communications with God, especially of those prayers that request help, it…
Beware of the satanic three-step
A number of years ago, I heard Christian biologist Dr. David Menton give a presentation in which he described the satanic three-step. It’s a…
3 words that will change your corona-year fears
I am writing these words while quarantined. My bedroom has become my new office and our basement card table my new work space. Here…
Spread peace
I’m out of toilet paper. This is ridiculous. I don’t even understand why people are hoarding toilet paper, but now I’m regretting that time…
Enough
“I didn’t get enough sleep last night.” “There’s not enough coffee to get me through this day.” “I didn’t study enough for that test.”…
Strong tower
I will never forget standing behind the walls of Masada. Just west of the Dead Sea, Masada is an ancient fortress built on a…
The reality you will never know
Have you ever heard someone who is going through a tough time say, “What do people do who don’t have Jesus in their lives?”…
Live Your Life in Jesus
Watch the entire devotional series from this Christmas week, as Pastor Jared helps us start off 2020. Starting a new year can be overwhelming, but in a simple sentence, God grounds us to what is important.