Perhaps no better theme could be given for this year’s IF:Gathering than the one selected by Jennie Allen and the IF: Team: Jesus. I’m so humbled and excited to be part of this year’s global gathering, is February 5-6, in Austin, Texas, an event that will be...
Every year, I pray, “God, what do you want me to lay hold of through Lent?” Those of you who have read the Wonderstruck book and 7-Session DVD Bible Study know how giving up long-winded prayers for 40 days transformed my communication with God. Those of you who dared...
Imagine spending the 40 wondrous days studying the stunning teachings of Jesus, watching the miraculous start-up of the church, and learning to live out your faith with God with each turning page. You’re invited to come along as we read Luke and Acts during Lent...
I’ve studied joy over the last three years. This virtue is plastered on coffee mugs, sewn on decorative pillows, and even displayed on dish soap. I’ve read a lot of books on this topic. Joy is portrayed as happy-clappy, sunshine, rainbows, and puppies. If you like...
Men color too. What? My friend, Matt, shared that his men’s study has come alive with a pack of colored markers. Before the meetings, Matt prints out the day’s Bible reading and invites participants to circle verbs, underline names, draw arrows between repeating...
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 days of the entire year—not just for me, but for you. This is the moment in the church calendar when we get to...
