Changed, Yet Changing
“A Christian is a radically changed person the moment he or she trusts Christ. This doesn’t mean we become ‘saints’ in practice overnight. It does mean a new creation —…
Read moreHe Said/She Said – Stop Assuming
Our roof had hail damage. Our contractor was calling our insurance agent to report it. I listened in as he talked to her. She: How do you spell that last…
Read moreThe Circumstance Isn’t the Problem
To celebrate our friend Victoria’s pregnancy (it’s a girl!), we gathered last Wednesday afternoon at Manna House. We ate cake; she opened presents; we took photos. Victoria hadn’t planned on…
Read moreDear Risk, I know we’re not close friends
Dear Risk, I know we’re not close friends. You make me nervous. But I want to make peace with you anyway. Because I need you. Without embracing you as a partner…
Read moreWhen our love isn’t enough
My love is being tested. Some people are harder to love than others. I introduced you to Darryl here. If I can’t love the least of these, can I say…
Read moreBe a placeholder – Intercessory worship
It was happening again. For the third time within a month, my friend Sandy was having excruciating stomach pain, an indicator of another pancreatitis attack. She thought she could drive…
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