Discipleship

The contention of this series of articles is that the Bible is set in the land of wild things. That is, the Bible is more fantasticalbeautiful, dangerous and strangethan we give it credit for. What we incorrectly call the natural and the supernatural, as if they are distinct and isolated realms, are actually part of a single fascinating, and intertwined world, revealing our enslavement to the law.

One of the greatest felt human needs is to be understood. Not for everyone, but for many. And part of being understood is to first be seen. I feel this need deeply, and that need grew exponentially when I became a stepmom. Never married with no children of my own, I married a man with […] Ministry to blended families requires intentionality and understanding.

Conflict. Most of us do not like the word, and even fewer of us like experiencing it. Given a choice, many people would rather walk away from conflict than engage another person or group. Conflict can happen almost anywherein our homes, our workplaces, our schools and everywhere we run people with differing opinions, behaviors, values […] Learning about humility in conflict can help us navigate these challenging situations.

Whats the point of your life? Were on this earth, the apostle Peter says, to glorify God and amplify the gospel: Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that when they slander you as evildoers, they will observe your good works and will glorify God on the day he visits (1 Peter 2:12). For someone who is the main character in the story of your life, what matters is how their situation prepares them and others for that home.