Most people want to make a difference. They want their lives to count for eternity. They want to leave their mark on the earth. If they are thinking big, they want a legacy. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit to enable God’s people to join in His purposes. The Spirit...
“Are you the pastor of the house church on campus?” we asked Miriam on the college campus where we taught in East Asia. M: No, I am the servant of the church on campus. Us: Oh, really, we thought you led the group. M: Oh yes, God is guiding us. Then we began to...
Chad and I sometimes talk about how it would be so much easier in our family (it seems) for him to exercise singular dominion, and for me to simply turn towards him in agreement. (Of course that could also be “the grass is greener…”) It is honestly hard to wage...
So when putting my four year old to bed one night (E), he said in his earnest voice: E – Mommy, if a bad man comes, yell ‘E, put on your Hulk clothes,’ and I will, and then I’ll come down! Me – So you will protect our family? E – Yes, I will do that....
