The book of Job is part of the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, along with Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Job tells the story of a wealthy, successful man living in the land of Uz who had seven sons and three daughters. The story opens with an...
Just a few weeks ago, I had the privilege of spending some time with my friend Mark Batterson, pastor of National Community Church in Washington D.C., who shared about his latest book, The Grave Robber. Batterson’s imagery raced through my mind as I read John 11-12 in...
It was never the title she would have chosen for her op-ed in Christianity Today. The titling alone created an uproar. People who misunderstood. People who never read the rich, insightful piece. People who dolloped criticism rather than compassion. “Stop Sending...
I recently spent two days in the studio recording Wonderstruck: Awaken to the Nearness of God on audiobook in a studio in Denver. An entire Wednesday and Friday were reserved for the recording. I’d never been to the studio before and the man handling the recording...
An incredible woman I know shared the story of how God is meeting her in the midst of her cancer. For anyone wrestling with loss or pain, a disease or financial challenge, never, never, never forget the wonder of prayer: [Tweet this] Four and a half years ago, Sue...
