It’s easy to think of ourselves as courageous in the hypothetical. But what about when courage is actually required—when loving your neighbor is costly?
Loving Your Neighbor and Dancing Through Landmines Read Post »
We live in exhausting times, with new news of chaos and upheaval coming at us every moment, threatening to rob us of hope. So what will help us live faithfully in times like these?
Living Faithfully in Exhausting Times Read Post »
2025 has been a challenging year, to say the least. As it comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on how I’ve seen God at work in this year that didn’t turn out remotely the way I hoped or anticipated.
Life in the Storm (2025 in Review) Read Post »
At Christmas, we celebrate the incarnation—Jesus becoming a human being. But why did he do this; why did God the Son take on human form? Consider the answer in this mediation from Faith Simplified.
Why Jesus Became a Human Being (A Christmas Meditation) Read Post »
It’s reading recap season once again, which means it is time to share my favorite books of 2025. Read on and discover a new favorite!
My Favorite Books of 2025 Read Post »
Walking with a loved one whose faith is deconstructing is to walk wounded. It can be lonely, isolating. But walking wounded doesn’t mean walking alone.
A word for the one whose loved one is deconstructing Read Post »
Hatred is a powerful and seductive drug. It’s what everything around us wants us to embrace. But there is something more powerful: love.
Love is More Powerful Than Hatred Read Post »
I fear for us as a society. We have become numb to evil and so polarized that we risk loving our ability to empathize. Can we find our way back?
I’ve been blown away by the opportunities to share about Faith Simplified in the media. Here are a few of my favorite interviews so far.
Four Interviews and a Big Deal on Faith Simplified Read Post »
With 2025 having (finally) reached the halfway point, I wanted to share a brief life and ministry update, with some news about family matters, current projects, a few plans for the future.
A Mid-2025 Life and Ministry Update Read Post »
With summer in full swing, there’s a good chance you’ll have some reading time available in the weeks ahead. Here are three books (and one extra) I would encourage reading between now and the end of August.
Three books you should read this summer Read Post »
