The One New Year’s Resolution You Can Make Happen Today
I don’t know if caring for those in need made it to on your New Year’s Resolution list—or if you even made a list at all. But there is a resolution that’s worth making and keeping today… Last spring, Leif and I had the opportunity to travel to Nairobi, Kenya, to visit...
Lent 2014: The 40-Day Bible Reading Challenge
If you’ve read Wonderstruck or been following this blog, then you know that I’ve fallen head over heels for Lent. Over the last few years, I’ve come to believe that the 40 days leading up to Easter can be some of the most life-giving, perspective-changing, hope-filled...
When Does Lent 2014 Begin? And What Are You Going to Do About It?
My most favorite season of the year is coming up. This is a time we set apart to pursue God with wholehearted abandon. In past years for Lent, I’ve done some pretty unusual things. One year, I gave up prayer. Another, I said goodbye to contempt. Last year, some...
The Secret to Reigniting Your Faith
Over the years, I’ve discovered a secret to reigniting your faith—even when it seems impossible: Apart from the wonder of God, passion for him and his Word fades. But with a renewed sense of wonder, even the cold embers of an extinguished faith can be fanned back...
Does God Care Who Wins the Super Bowl?
The Seattle Seahawks take on the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII this Sunday. Does God really care who wins the big game? Most people do. More than 50% of people believe God plays a role in sports. Almost 26% of people pray for their favorite sports team. And...
3 Tips To Bounce Back from Burn Out
Over the last few years I’ve slowly been learning and relearning the power of rest, the gift of the Sabbath. In Wonderstruck, I confessed: “Most days, I felt like I was running on a fuming treadmill on full incline. Exhausted and burned out, I was running with an...
What Justin Bieber’s Arrest Can Teach the Church
Everyone has heard the news by now. Justin Bieber was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, resisting arrest, and driving without a valid license on Thursday. In response, the Beliebers and haters came out to play en masse. The top trends on Twitter...
Peyton Manning, Tim Tebow, & Christianity on the Broncos’ Field
It’s no secret that Tim Tebow brought the carnival to town with his popularity as well as his proclamations of faith. A former Florida Gator and Heisman Trophy winner, Tebow was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2010. He is remembered for his heart-palpitating come...
Learning to Pause: How to Cultivate A More Enjoyable Life
Last Friday, I hopped in my car and buzzed down our street off to run errands. My mind flooded with what I needed to get done that day, the grocery list, and a full inbox waiting for me on my computer. I was feeling overwhelmed by all the to-dos I had to check off. As...
The Quality of Your Life Depends on This One Thing
I used to think rest meant taking a nap or getting a few extra hours of sleep. But rest isn’t a purely passive activity. Rest invites us to actively engage with the world around us and #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK by what we experience. You see, the quality of your life depends...
