everyday thoughts on eternal things
A week ago, our family went to visit our alma mater with the girls. It was good to see our friends the Colvins & Wens, catch up and see how God is leading them in their lives. Jeff flew a kite on campus with our daughter, and it was crazy thinking that not too long ago, we were among the …
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When our older daughter was an infant, someone said to Jeff and me, "I don't know if you’ve experienced this yet, but as a parent there are so many choices to make and you don’t always know if you’re making the right one." Two and a half years in, I have probably prayed more for …
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A few weeks ago I had a conversation with one of my close friends as our daughters played together. As she talked about how her daughter will grow up knowing the gospel in a way that she herself didn't, and how her daughter will never have the memory of hearing it for the first time, …
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This quote from Tim Keller's new book Every Good Endeavor sums up well why in the past year or so, the vision and promise of the church as the future perfect Bride of Christ has constantly strengthened me to not lose heart in ministry. It explains why lyrics like "Dear dying Lamb Thy precious blood shall …
When this poor lisping, stammering tongue lies silent in the grave Then in a nobler sweeter song, I'll sing Thy pow'r to save! -There is a Fountain I have heard people say before "if you find a church full of perfect people, don't go there because you'll mess it up." That's true and I …
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