Meanwhile the disciples were urging him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.” But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you do not know about.” So the …
the blessing of believing
My nine-year-old daughter wanted to go to the mall yesterday. We wandered through the shops, not buying much at all, but looking, laughing, …
an update on my (non) book deal: on failing and the trinity
I closed my old, beloved copy of Sense and Sensibility, and got all sappy, rambling on about my favorite authors. "I wonder what Jane Austen was …
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advent 2017: how to cultivate a deep christmas
We walked through Target, shopping for a few random things on a list. “Mama, for Christmas, can you wrap up a box of Cocoa Krispies for me?” my …
this one’s for all the pastor’s wives
It happened again, just the other day. Someone came to compliment me on a sermon I preached, and after I thanked them for their kind words they asked …
fun gifs, babies, everyday christmas, & a home for everyone
Too much. Too much on the calendar, too much to do, too much to remember. Too many. Too many plates spinning, too many people needing, too many …
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what good deals on amazon tell us about Jesus
Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you …
on sad days and eternal comforts
My beloved friends, let us continue to love each other since love comes from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and experiences a relationship …
the church needs more women leaders
Here in Austin, we're prepping for the simulcast of a leadership summit that is completely about women and men leading in the church. The live event …
about that time jesus went to public school; plus a few favorite things
I told you a few weeks ago that my three oldest children are attending public school for the first time this Fall. How's it going, you ask? Well, my …
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writing beyond your platform week 2: writing as a part of the spiritual life
This is the second video in the Writing Beyond Your Platform series. For the first video click HERE. In this session, we explore the idea of …
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this is why hurricane frenzy and a gas shortage mean there is hope for us all
In the last few weeks, Texas has been an interesting/encouraging/challenging place to live. The drama started with Hurricane Harvey. We all ran to …
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