There are people who leave churches that are filling up with people who are new in their faith in Jesus. This happens because long-time Christians forget that these amazing new believers do not have a cultural understanding of church language and behavior.

I was once at a really nice steakhouse that had a tomahawked ribeye that was meat perfection, yet the person I was with was more excited for the chicken and brussel sprouts with maple glaze. I was left wondering how they could miss the point of a steakhouse like that?

I love that Mark did not leave a footnote saying, “No houses were permanently harmed for this man to be forgiven.” We don't know if they ever fixed the hole they made in that roof! My claim is this: I believe the things we value will get wrecked when we obey and participate in God’s work.

I ONLY use a particular dry cleaner. If I am being honest, they are not the best, but several years ago I forgot to pick up a suit during open hours and I needed it that evening.

When my kids were little I remember a particular season where I was never apart from them for several months. While I do not think it was particularly good for any of us, there were specific circumstances that led to it and God used that time to teach me a profound lesson.