It took a while for grace to sink into my heart.   Growing up in church, I assumed that what God wanted most was for me to be good. So I tried really hard and got really good at being good. I figured if I was good enough, God would give me a good … [Read More…] May 7, 2023

  I’ve always resonated with the idea of a secret identity. Whether it’s the superhero incognito in plain sight, or the young lady who doesn’t know she’s royalty, or the young man who discovers his destiny, our stories are full of tales of secret identity.   In many ways, that’s exactly who we are as … [Read More…] April 30, 2023

  One of the things you begin to notice as you read your Bible over time is that God always acts in pursuit of His glory. Today’s passage in Ephesians 1:3–14 is no exception. Everything God has done in saving us is “to the praise of His glory.”   But it would be a mistake … [Read More…] April 23, 2023

  Spring has sprung in earnest this week. The sun is shining. The birds are singing. The flowers are blooming. The leaves are popping. And everything feels just a little bit brighter. I love that Easter is at the hinge of the seasons, as everything comes back to life. It’s an annual reminder of the … [Read More…] April 16, 2023

  He is risen! He is risen indeed!   The tomb is empty. The stone is missing. The Son is rising in power.   Sin is atoned. Satan is vanquished. Death is defeated.   The new is dawning. The old is fading. Sadness is coming untrue.   Hope is rising. Joy is brimming. Glory is … [Read More…] April 9, 2023