It is a beautiful thing when an ethos of love is at the core of a local congregation.
Beautiful because it is an expression of obedience to Christ. Beautiful because it is a powerful witness to an unbelieving world. Beautiful because it is a sign that Christians are being who they are designed to be, living in ways that encourage one another to flourish in the faith. Beautiful because it is an act of worship—a hallmark of being a set-apart people who seek to live lives worthy of our calling (Ephesians 4:1).... continue reading
It seems like I’ve told this story a hundred times in the last twenty-one years. Usually, it comes up in conversations with young mothers who are feeling not only tired and stretched thin, but also discouraged that much of their time is spent doing the mundane. As you’ll see, the moral of the story doesn’t only apply to them. All believers—male or female, young or old—at some point will find themselves in a season of the mundane, or at least in a season of noticing how mundane life truly is.... continue reading
I’ve always been protective, especially of my mom. I remember as a kid, maybe only 4 years old, walking into the middle of the road we were crossing and sticking my little hand out as a stop sign to let my mom cross. As I got older, my protective instincts grew stronger, as I made sure every door was held open for my mom and that no one accidentally bumped into her. So when my dad left my family, I felt helpless. I couldn’t protect my mom from this. I couldn’t protect my sister from this. I couldn’t even protect myself. ... continue reading
I used to look down on the families that didn’t seem like they had it all together. I had the perfect family. I had parents who loved each other, and a sister who I accepted I would be stuck with. And then I watched my life unravel. I remember walking into church the Sunday after my dad left and being overwhelmed by countless looks of pity, daunting questions like “How are you doing?” and responses like “I’m so sorry.” They were all trying to help, but I was trying to forget. I wanted everything to stay the same.... continue reading
In recent times, there has been an effort to rehabilitate the public image of dragons. Rather than fire-breathing monsters that pose a terrifying threat to humanity, they have become misunderstood creatures that just need to be trained and embraced. ... continue reading
“Who are the people (living or dead) you would invite to your dream dinner party, and why?”
Ah yes, the classic icebreaker that has been putting us on the spot for centuries! With just a handful of names, your answer can reveal whether you’re a deep thinker, an intellectual, an activist – or, as in my case, none of the above. It’s designed to encourage you to think about who you admire, offering insight into what makes you tick and what’s important to you.... continue reading
“The Bible says, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. But an eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind!”
My 13-year-old friend spoke with righteous vehemence. She was angry: angry that a God who is supposed to love justice would give such an outrageously unjust rule. Angry that this is the character of the God she is continually being told she ought to give her life to. “How dare he?” her eyes seemed to say. And even, “How dare you?”
She had been thinking about this for a while, and getting angry about it. And she had been doing so all on her own.... continue reading
As a clinical neuropsychologist, I’m supposed to be the expert, but despite five decades of life, you can see I remain a deeply flawed, moderately messed-up muddle of a human. Like most of us, I hope others won’t see my true nature if I paste on a smile, wear clean clothes and work hard at church. Sadly, that isn’t true. In the face of the smallest struggle, the truth is shown by my actions.... continue reading
As 2025 draws to a close, The Good Book Company has much to celebrate. We look back at this eventful season, reflecting and rejoicing in all that God has accomplished!
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Can you imagine what a day would look like without any digital connection with the outside world? Our everyday lives—especially if we’re part of a generation that’s grown up with the internet—are deeply engaged online. It’s impossible for most of us to think about not having a phone because of the nearly universal adoption of digital technology by everyone, everywhere, all the time.
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