Where’s God when I’m suffering?
Have you ever said, “God, I thought you loved me?” Maybe you’re reading this today, and you’re in a dark place of suffering. And you can’t understand why. Maybe you…
If God’s so good, why evil?
An atheist once told a pastor, “I don’t believe in God because there’s too much evil, pain, and suffering in the world.” The pastor replied, “Okay, let’s pretend God doesn’t…
He’s Getting You Ready
Years ago, my wife Laura and I decided to hike to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park without ever training. Let’s just start off by saying this…
Don’t put your confidence in an onion.
A few years back, my Nana had a nasty cold, and what happened next changed my view on onions. It was a miserable cold, one with hot and cold flashes,…
How to Rely on God’s Strength
Part 2 If life feels overwhelming right now, seven spiritual disciplines can help you rely on God’s strength. Last week, we discussed the first four: 5. Be a Person Who Serves Others…
Follow Me, I’m Blind
Dragging my luggage around while trying to navigate Japan’s public transit system was no small feat—especially when I kept encountering the rigid tiles running right down the middle of the…