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article | March 23, 2017

How do I seek out a mentor? What do we talk about? What kinds of things should we do when we are together? I’m glad that the wheels in your brain are turning. It can be difficult to picture exactly how this …

article | June 7, 2011

There's no question about it. The decision to live your life for God's glory will require some tough choices. It will probably take more time to shop, and your clothing may actually cost a little more. You may not look as cool …

article | November 24, 2014

There's little doubt of the love Paul had for the leaders in Ephesus. On his journey to Jerusalem—knowing he'd never see these brothers again—the apostle requested they meet with him one final time in Miletus. Paul's heart must have been heavy with …

article | September 5, 2016

On our way to another meeting, we quickly glance down at our Wunderlist or reminder app to check what's next. Email, call, meet, decide, and delegate are all prompts that can fuel feelings of anxiety and dread. These tasks are marked by …

article | November 26, 2012

I have a good friend who recently told me that she feels that God is asking her to forgive her dad. I don't know all the ins and outs of their relationship, but I do know her dad has never asked for …

article | May 24, 2016

A soon-to-be-graduate asked: I really want a career that not only glorifies God but also gives me financial security. Am I wrong? I think the answer depends on two things: 1) her definition of financial security, and 2) her motivation for wanting …

article | October 29, 2009

If you've been following the blog at all this month, you've probably realized that I love the church. In fact, I've been on a little bit of a soapbox about how great it is. But lean in close, I want to tell …

article | December 22, 2015

These passages are familiar; but I invite you to read them like it’s the first time—slowly, with intentionality, with thoughtfulness. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will …

article | January 12, 2016

Anna wrote me recently: I want to know Jesus more and pursue Him, especially during this time of singleness. Would you mind sharing some thoughts on what pursuing Christ looks like? Does it go deeper than just praying, reading the Bible, fasting, …

article | July 11, 2011

A reader recently asked the blog team (Paula, Hannah, Lindsey, and I) to share our stories. Since the best stories are those that tell how God has worked in our lives, we decided we would each share our testimony. If you missed …