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  • Daniel Before the Den

    The story of Daniel in the lion’s den is just about one of the best-known Bible stories out there. I know for my part I can recite the storybook version… Read more

  • Stitched into the Story

    One of my mom’s favorite stories came from a blink and you miss it moment in Acts. Indeed, I probably never would have stopped and noticed it if it wasn’t… Read more

  • Undistracted God

    Sometimes, I can create distance between God and myself by focusing too much on his majesty. Don’t misunderstand me, his majesty is total and awe-inspiring. You can’t be the creator… Read more

  • The Struggle Audience

    I think we can just agree point blank that nobody likes to struggle. That’s one of the few things we can agree on in this crazy world. Struggling is not… Read more

  • False Kings

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the Old Testament is a wild ride. Anyone who thinks the Bible is boring clearly needs to spend more time in… Read more

  • The Other Side of Despair

    Despite years of Bible reading in my life, until recent years I had never actually read all of the prophets. My reason? I always found them way too depressing and… Read more

  • Beloved Mess

    I’ve been winding my way through the Old Testament in my Bible reading recently. Let me tell you, the number of stories that start with someone deciding to go rogue… Read more

  • Real Sight

    There’s a story in the book of John that I absolutely love. Like all the gospels and their recounting of Jesus’ life, it’s a powerful reminder of what it takes… Read more

  • Deuteronomy and Me

    In working through my current Bible plan, I’ve just finished the book of Deuteronomy. I’d be lying if I didn’t say that it can be a bit of a tough… Read more

  • Looking Good or Doing Better

    In 2 Samuel 7, we find a blink-and-you-miss-it moment of teachability. Up to this point, David has been locked in a ferocious war to establish his kingship and is finally… Read more

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