by Russell Moore Laughter at Immigrant Suffering Is Deforming Our Souls Did you hear the one about the Haitian immigrants eating cats and dogs? Wasn’t it hilarious? Here’s the setup: A community of vulnerable people, escaping danger to their lives in their… Continue reading

O God, you are faithful and true, you “have mercy on thousands and ten thousands of those who love you,” you love the humble and protect the needy who lack all things, for all things are subject to you. Look… Continue reading

Jesus Himself said that love is the mark of His genuine followers. “By this will all people know you are my disciples – that you love another.”  You’re nodding your head in agreement, right?  Yet, think about it.We are capable… Continue reading

Given all the attention the story has received recently you must know at least the outlines of a horrific story out of Massachusetts. A young mother, Lindsay Clancy, killed each of her children not long after the birth of her… Continue reading

Abba, a new morning brings challenges, dreams, work, and hopes – some old, some new. I pray that the Spirit will renew my heart and mind making me ready to meet this day as You would desire. May my will… Continue reading

Are you crying? Is your heart broken? I do not like to spend time talking about sorrow. It is not my way to ‘moan’ my prayers or to rehearse my disappointments, and yet I know that our days include many… Continue reading

The teenage shepherd arrived at the camp of Israel’s army with food for his brothers. He was not held in high regard by those older siblings who saw his sheep-tending, harp-playing, and song writing as unmistakable evidence of his inferiority.… Continue reading

Abba, I come to You with a heart of gratitude for Jesus, for the assurance of “life abundant” and eternal! That the Creator of the Universe would come to us, giving us hope and showing us love stuns me, leaving… Continue reading

Abba, in the quiet of the day, I am filled with gratitude for Your mercy and grace. Even as I wrestle to understand why You allow the evils that bring so much suffering into this world and the reasons why… Continue reading

Recently I watched an hour-long documentary about ravens. Yes, I do that kind of thing because I love to learn. I was fascinated by the complex social structures that ravens create. They pair up for life and adopt a home… Continue reading