Merry Christmas, Herod
Who do you identify with most in the Christmas story? Not the one with the Red Ryder BB gun, but the one set in...
The Magi Scandal
Imagine being a resident of Bethlehem 2,000 years ago. One cold evening you hear a commotion outside. You open the door and see smelly...
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...
