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.

Start the Week Anchored in Hope