Lost at Sea: When My Emotions Hinder Faith
I hope that having faith doesn't depend on how I feel. If it does, I'm in deep trouble. My emotions can cause me to drift away from faith--from drawing near to God with the confidence that He rewards those who seek Him. My emotions are not always friendly to my faith.
What happens when we die? A primer on the end times
People wonder all the time about what happens in the end times—Where do we go when we die? What about the rapture? What is heaven going to be like? Will my dog be there? Is there really a hell? Maybe this guide can help clear up some confusion.
A New Hope: What No One Ever Told Me
I've found something new, but not in a place I would have thought. It was hiding away in the shadows. Once I brushed off the cobwebs and the dirt, it sparkled like something brand new. Only, it wasn’t. It was a piece of ancient treasure, hidden in a place that’s been forgotten.
Where Is God in All This Darkness?
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Before Our Time Runs Out: Urgency, Singleness, and Confessions of an Exhausted Parent
As much of a family man as I am (my favorite romantic comedy is still The Family Man), I am first and foremost a citizen of God’s kingdom. I want to live like that’s true. I want that kind of devotion to God and His kingdom.
I'm Not Okay with My Grandpa Dying (and Jesus Isn't Either)
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