Not Strong Enough to Carry This Weight
Andrew Peterson’s song “He Is Worthy” played on repeat during my drive home a few months ago. The song is…
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Misquoted Scripture: “[God] Will Give You the Desires of Your Heart”
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4 “Lord, I…
He Knows My Name?
A retelling of John 20:11-16. Jesus was presented before the Jews wearing a purple robe and a crown of thorns—both…
To The Person Frustrated By The Last Presidential Debate
If you’re frustrated by the first presidential debate from a couple weeks ago and (quite possibly) the overall political climate…
When God Doesn’t Feel Like Enough: Worshipping Gods We Can See or Control
When reading the stories of the Old Testament, do you ever find yourself surprised by how quickly the Israelites mess…
Living Well With Unfulfilled Longings
Not too long ago, my pastor spoke on the importance of children and family ministry — ironic, considering the unrelenting…
When Life Feels Mundane
For the first couple decades of our lives, there seem to be somewhat clear milestones laid out ahead of us:…
Musings of an Imperfect Perfectionist
For years, friends and sometimes even acquaintances have nick-named me “Sweet Sam” — sometimes “Sweet Samantha Swanson” because the alliteration…
Reflections from Israel: God Our “Rock”
As someone who values security in a world that often feels anything but secure, I find comfort in reading the…