What does it mean to be in Christ? Reader, Romans 8 tells us that when we belong to Jesus, the Spirit of God actually dwells in us. That truth changes our position before God, our identity, and our future hope. We call this glorious reality our union with Christ. In this week’s post, I share a personal story from my mom’s leukemia battle that gave me a vivid picture of this reality—a life-saving bone marrow transplant that forever united donor and recipient. It’s a beautiful reminder that...
27 days ago • 1 min read
I'm officially "vintage!" Reader, It's not always easy to celebrate getting older, especially when you have a big front-number change. But I'm more overwhelmed with God's grace for the last half-century than I'm upset or sad about aging. In this week's post, I look back on some of the lessons and themes the Lord's been weaving through my life. I hope that no matter what decade or season of life you're in, you'll recognize some similar patterns of God's patient dealings with you through my...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
What you think about this changes everything Reader, We hear (and talk) a lot about the importance of mindset these days. Often, we're encouraged to think or speak in a certain way to produce a desired outcome. The life we want, we're told, is on the other side of changing our minds about it. "Be more positive. Think good thoughts. Don't be so negative." It's true that what we think influences how we behave. But what if, instead of being frustrated with the outcome of our thoughts, we became...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Will you help me launch The Pursuit of Holy Leisure? Reader, After years of writing, praying, revising, and dreaming, my book The Pursuit of Holy Leisure: Enjoying God in Everyday Places is finally about to be released! This is such an exciting time, but the work is not finished yet! I’m forming a small Launch Team of early readers who believe in this book's message of enjoying God and pursuing holy leisure with him, and who will help launch this book into the world. What is a Launch Team?A...
2 months ago • 2 min read
What's the verdict on your life? Reader, I don't know how familiar you are with U.S. legal procedures, but my first encounter with them was terrifying. Not because I was the one standing before a judge (whew!), but because I was helping those who were. They were entering a plea for their lives...guilty or not guilty. In this week's post, we look deeper at Romans 8:3-4, the legal case against us, and what Christ's life in the flesh accomplished on our behalf. If you are in Christ, the good...
2 months ago • 1 min read
There is therefore now no condemnation! Reader, Happy New Year! This year, I'm making Scripture memory a priority. I've never been very good at it, and I've let that be my thin excuse for not trying very hard. So, to reverse that, I've decided to bite off more than I can chew. ;) I'm memorizing Romans 8 this year! Martin Luther once famously likened the Bible to a ring, the epistle of Romans to its diamond, and chapter eight, the sparkling point of the jewel. One of the benefits of...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Have yourself a blessed little Christmas Reader, You've probably heard the song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" hundreds of times. It's a tender song that pulls on our heartstrings for peace, togetherness, and ease of trouble. But did you know that song was released in 1944, during WWII, when many soldiers were leaving behind the comforts of home for the ravages of war? The song points to a future hope that "From now on, our troubles will be out of sight." There's another song in the...
4 months ago • 1 min read
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4 months ago • 1 min read
Your Black Friday Deals Have Arrived Friends and Fans of the Writers’ Bloc, I hope your Thanksgiving week has been full of rest, gratitude, and good moments with the people you love. As you look toward 2026 and the writing God has entrusted to you, I want to place something in your hands that will strengthen your resolve and provide you with all the tools you need to make an impact for the kingdom! Here are three ways to deepen your craft, grow in community, and accomplish your goals. Premium...
4 months ago • 1 min read