Philip Yancey’s introspective, wise writing has been both a mirror and a pair of binoculars in my life. The reflective nature of his work has forced me to take a good look at myself in Disappointment With God; the binocular view of the struggles of others in Pain: The Gift Nobody Wants. But the truth…

This coming Tuesday, September 22 is the official release date of a beautiful new Bible. HOLY BIBLE: MOSAIC is unlike any Bible you’ve ever seen… Gorgeous, incredible artwork from the 3rd to 21st centuries from every continent across the globe. Moving and thought-provoking writings from the 1st to 21st centuries from every continent and branch…

I am deeply fascinated by the stories Jesus told. Imagine what it would be like to be in the room the first time He told this story. Here’s how it might have gone: …In all his years of service to Avishai, Yigal couldn’t remember his master ever inviting this kind into his home. Though the…

“Will you home school me?” We could no longer ignore our kindergarden son’s frequently-repeated question. His overcrowded classroom left his harried teacher herding far too many 5 and 6 year olds through activities meant to fill time, rather than educate. I worked at the school as a playground supervisor and was involved with both the…

Yesterday’s announcement from the nice people at Zondervan that they were going to suspend publication of the TNIV provoked intense reaction from its readers across the theological spectrum. One of the most virulent I read came from an egalitarian Christian woman who felt as though the decision diminished her ministry and was an attempt to…

We’re going out for tapas tonight with our son and his fiance to celebrate their engagement, which became official earlier this week. (We’re so happy for them!) Ordering rounds of “small plates” of sun-soaked Mediterranean flavors is a fun way to eat a meal, and a perfect recipe for community. I have a lot of…