The Word Became Flesh

God didn't stay distant. He moved in. He became our neighbor.

The Sentinel of Peace

I have a recurring mental image of my life during the month of December.

Joy Isn't a Feeling, It's a Fortress

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" — Philippians 4:4

The Illusion of Peace: The Radical Peace Jesus Offers

We often mistake the absence of conflict for the presence of peace. But the peace God offers required the most violent act in history to secure.

Wednesday Warrior: The Gift of Sacrifice

I remember a specific Christmas from when I was a much younger man. We were a young family, just getting our start, and the gap between "what we wanted to give" and "what we had to give" was a canyon.

The Prince of Peace in a Season of Chaos

I lost my peace somewhere between the frozen food aisle and the checkout stand this weekend. But then I remembered the Peace that isn't a feeling, but a garrison.

The Grace in Getting it Wrong

We spend a lot of energy trying to get it right.

Start the Week Anchored in Hope

The Man in the Mirror: Why Integrity is Built in the Dark

We live in a performance-based world where we are trained to work for the applause. But the real battle for your soul happens when the applause is gone.

A Thanksgiving Tactical Briefing: How to Give Thanks for Your Battles

This Thanksgiving, don't just give thanks for the good stuff. A warrior's gratitude is forged in the fire. Here's a 3-step tactical briefing for giving thanks IN your battles.