Who is my neighbor?
My son Matt gave me a Christmas present last year purporting to trace the origins of my personal DNA. Based on family stories, I...
Called to work and rest
I grew up in an environment where work was highly valued. Some of my earliest memories are toiling in dust and sweat amidst vibrant...
Why aren’t we missionaries?
Several years ago, when my son was in first grade, he angrily asked me why we weren’t missionaries. His accusatory tone had me feeling...
Taking God to work
My first job out of college was serving as a children’s magazine editor at a large Christian organization. As I edited content for kids...
Reflections from a video gamer
My teammates and I leap from the jet. As we descend it becomes clear—the train yard is going to be busy, and we aren’t...
That sounds fun
Several years ago, after a particularly intense season of life, I learned how valuable and important rest is, not only for my physical body...
Bearing fruit
On the eve of his execution, Jesus sat his closest friends down for a long talk. He had much to say but not much...
Joy: Improve your eyesight
What child has not been coaxed to eat their carrots with, “They will give you good eyesight!”
Have you considered that the fruit of the...