Over the years, I’ve been so blessed by people’s kindness in providing practical care to my family in so many different forms: a meal, hand-me-down
This unattributed quote speaks to the choice we have in how we respond to others. It’s also the encouragement we glean from Obadiah in today’s
Jim was interviewed on the Becoming a Pastor Theologian podcast, produced by the Center for Pastor Theologians. The podcast explored the connection between a pastor’s
Happy Thanksgiving (to all my Canadian friends and family)! Today’s devotional recognizes that countries celebrate a national day of thanksgiving on different days throughout the
It can be really challenging to define effective spiritual mentoring. Over the years, I’ve embraced the definition from early church theologian Augustine: “If your mentoree
Unanswered prayers can be some of the most tender places of sorrow in our lives. I hope this article on a few lessons I’ve learned
Am I willing to speak up or “do good” for a friend if it disadvantages me? What about for a rival? I Thessalonians 5:15-18, the
I love a long road trip! On a family trip to the West coast, I was unprepared for the strong winds that whipped across vast
I’m honored that the Our Daily Bread devotional that appears on Juneteenth 2025 is one I wrote about a remarkable woman named Phyllis Wheatley. Enslaved
One of the groups that I’m grateful that the Lord has connected me with as a key partner in international church planting is Europe Collaboration.
I’ve loved the painting, That They May All Be One, from the first time I saw it hanging in Wolfson College more than 20 years
Today’s devotional took place at Calvary Church (I had to edit out the reference). I love the idea of the church as a staging center
On the journey of motherhood that often feels like navigating new and uncertain paths, I’ve found encouragement in the Old Testament account of the Israelites
Inspired by the words of Deuteronomy 10:19 to “love those who are foreigners,” the people of Le Chambon, France saved the lives of thousands of
For two years, our son has been part of a Filter of Hope team to provide water filters to families in rural communities to ensure
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