Our group sat spellbound as she recounted the deeply personal miracle that had just taken place in her life. But later, as I reflected at home, an ugly little question burrowed into my thoughts: “Why doesn’t God do big things like that for me?”
God’s Rest for Caregivers
Caregiving—while a tremendous ministry and honor—can deplete us. After all, it’s no small thing to carry the burdens of others.
When People Disappoint Us
No one is faithful anymore. People are violent and skilled in doing evil. Rulers and judges use their power to better themselves—not the people. Neighbors, friends—and even lovers—can’t be trusted with what’s important. Even family members dishonor and turn on one other. You may have thought I was describing people in our 21st century world, but […]
God Never Leaves
Have you ever been deserted in a time of need? Maybe someone you love walked away when life got hard or maybe a colleague didn’t have your back when they said they would. No matter what sphere of life it happens in—personal or professional—this kind of betrayal hurts. On top of the original difficulty, you […]
Questions to Ask Before Defending Your Beliefs
Of all the lunches my freshman year of college, one stands out to this day. After attending religion class, my classmates and I went for a meal at the student union. Over our cheap sushi and soda, the conversation turned to the differing beliefs at the table, and before long there was tension in the […]
Overheard
Have you ever overheard someone talking about you? Maybe it was a mean girl on the play ground or a gossip in the break room—or maybe it was even a stranger on the internet. Whoever it was, those moments—and those words—can get lodged in your mind and torment you. The Psalmist apparently knew what this […]