The day that this message is published I will be with my daughter as she gives birth to our grandson. Being a grandparent is one of God’s greatest blessings. With the wisdom acquired from being older, there are many ways I interact with my grandchildren that are very different…
Read more“I tell you the truth, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber! But the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and…
Read moreWhen we turn off the main road and onto this quiet country lane, I feel myself take a deep breath in and a slow exhale out. My soul settles into a different rhythm and a sense of peace washes over me. This little flock of sheep, in no small measure,…
Read moreLast night, I had the opportunity to speak with a young mom. We’ve never met and were introduced via email because she is new to fighting human trafficking, and I’ve been involved in abolition for a few years. We were kindred spirits in many ways, and I felt honored to…
Read moreFirst let’s define terms. What do you think of when you hear the word conundrum? I think conundrum aptly describes what I want to communicate about grace. Or rather, what theologians in centuries past have already thought, studied, and written about grace. A conundrum is a difficult, almost intractable problem–like…
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