In the Wake of the Election: What Does it Mean to Trust God?

There is a lot of hurt in our nation right now. A lot of despondency. Confusion. Anger. There is an overwhelming amount of frustration, on both sides. And there’s worry. Even from Christians. Even from those who voted for our new president elect. And into this tangle of emotion, people keep proclaiming the words, “Trust […]

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3 Wrong Ways to Think About Prayer

Not long ago, our church organized a day called “The 24 Hour Day of Prayer.” People in the church signed up for a half hour segment in which to pray. Missionaries volunteered for the hours we were sleeping. And every week people were signing up. Except me. I snuck past that table like a spy […]

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How to Survive Your First Year of Marriage

“Why don’t you put the dishes over there?” “Why can’t you just listen?” “Why do you always do that?” “Why can’t we get along?!” Dating, engagement, and even the first couple of months of marriage are made of beautiful, purple sunsets — so much so that when real life arrives, it hits most couples with […]

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