Your Hidden Life + FREE Chapter Download Reader, Colossians 3:3 is one of my favorite verses. In speaking of our union with Christ, Paul says, "For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God." Do you ever think of your life that way? Your life doesn't consist primarily of all that's outward and visible for the world to see, but what's concealed, secret, and hidden with Christ in God in heaven. Your hidden life in Christ is also developed and strengthened, in secret. It's in the...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Our tears are real and our hope is too Reader, It's been a heavy week. I didn't know Charlie Kirk personally, but his death has been the elephant in every room and conversation over the last several days. I've struggled to process the overwhelming number of emotions and headlines that bombard me 24/7, and I've been searching for hope amidst such despair. Maybe you feel that way, too. In this article, "How to Grieve with Hope after the Loss of Charlie Kirk," I'm sharing how we can grieve with...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
How you approach God's Word matters Reader, If you’ve been walking with the Lord for any length of time, you know how easy it is for God's Word to become too familiar. We can leave it unopened on the shelf, or skim through it quickly without much thought. However, the way we approach God’s Word influences our experience of fellowship with God. In this article, "The Window of Your Heart: How You Approach God’s Word," I reflect on Proverbs 4:23 and what it means to guard our hearts as the...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Enrollment ends tomorrow! This is your last chance to join the Writers' Bloc (this year)! We're offering our Premium Membership at the lowest price EVER, and we want you to take advantage! For only $27/month, you can enjoy FULL access to the Bloc. Our Premium Members enjoy Weekly in-person access to teaching and archives Peer-editing and editorial feedback Weekly writing tips Opportunities for collaborations Exclusive discounts on courses, mentorships, and challenges Writing prompts, weekly...
2 months ago • 1 min read
What writing a book taught me that might help you, too! Reader, If you've been with me for a while, you might recall the exciting news I shared last year: I'd signed my first book contract. By God's grace, a few weeks ago, I turned in the finished manuscript to my publisher, The Pursuit of Holy Leisure: Enjoying God in Everyday Places. What once felt impossible is now complete, and I'm still marveling at the many ways the Lord carried me through. In this week's article, I'm sharing 12 Lessons...
2 months ago • 2 min read
From cassette tapes to streaming sermons, his voice will live on Reader, You've likely heard by now that Pastor John MacArthur went home to be with the Lord last week. Whether you were a fan or not, it's hard to dispute the legacy he leaves behind. His ministry has had a profound impact on me, my family, and my writing. The way he opened up the Word of God and brought it to life, along with his ability to connect it to the overarching redemptive theme of Scripture, is what I'll miss the most....
3 months ago • 1 min read
Parents of teens (or preteens), this is for you! Reader, This weekend, we celebrate the awesome Dads and Husbands among us. (Happy Father's Day to you if you're a father! We appreciate you!)I wrote this article for Desiring God this week, and it equally applies to Mothers and Fathers. Does any phrase more frequently capture the heart of Christ for his children than "he was moved with compassion"? It's the compassionate heart of a Father not to move away from his difficult children, but to...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Our Mother's Day Hope Reader, I know Mother's Day brings a host of emotions with it. You might be in a hard, unfulfilling season filled with insecurities, and you wonder... Can I be a good mom? Am I a good mom? Will they remember me as a good mom? But I've learned that as soon as you've figured out one season, it changes. The seasonal aspect of motherhood means that while some seasons are for planting or watering, others are for harvest. And there's hope for you and me in whatever season is...
6 months ago • 1 min read