There will be moments when we feel lost, uncertain, and confused. Even our beloved Apostle Paul spoke of being “troubled, perplexed, persecuted, and cast down” (2 Cor. 4:8). It is false and unhelpful to think that being a Christian means that we have it all together and never waiver. In those times, we have a shining beacon, a lighthouse pointing to the safe harbor. I think of our Lord’s call to discipleship. First, he said, “If any man will come after me.” Th

It is a frustrating lie to believe – that pain and sorrow will go away quickly, leave little trace. Some pain the Lord does not intend to remove, at least not yet. Some bruises from sin, even repented of and forgiven sin, remain – guilt, uneasiness, regret, a tender conscience – grace’s call to forsake. We need to be more honest about pain and sorrow. Pills will not help, or alcohol, or supplements, or #MeToo rants. God is our healer – by grace – in his time –

Christian parents desire their children’s salvation – more than their own. We pray for them, teach and discipline them, and love them. For the years they live with us, they are in many ways our life. What a blessing that our Savior turns the hearts of fathers toward their children, and by his grace the hearts of children toward their fathers (Mal.4:6)! He alone can do this – not principles and programs or podcasts. Depending upon personality, constitutional te