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...
8 days 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...
18 days 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...
30 days 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....
about 2 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...
3 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...
4 months ago • 1 min read
The Incorruptible Christ Has Risen! Reader, Tucked away in one of the most beloved psalms is a hidden gem of resurrection hope and confidence. I've read Psalm 16 for years, but I never saw this verse as a prophecy — until recently. Once I did, I was amazed! David writes, "For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption" (Psalm 16:10). Friend, this Easter, we celebrate the risen Christ—the one who did not stay in the grave long enough to experience corruption. 🙌🏻...
5 months ago • 1 min read
"Plod. Don't Sprint. Be fruitful like a tree, not efficient like a machine." -Douglas Wilson Reader, Plodding is a good word. It refers to slow, steady, and deliberate effort, often with difficulty and lack of excitement. If plodding is the tortoise, sprinting is the hare. Plodding, although effective, is not sexy. It’s like running a race. There’s excitement at the beginning and end, but thousands of unseen steps must happen in the middle, often without fanfare. My first book, The Pursuit of...
6 months ago • 3 min read