If we are honest with ourselves, most of us do good deeds for one of two reasons (or maybe both). We either do them to earn a reward of some kind–reputation, …
encouragement
130 Lines from Hymns to Encourage You
A few years ago I asked my social media followers what one line from a hymn offered them singular encouragement heading into the new year. And, well, if you …
The Freedom of Being Searched & Known
“O Lord, you have searched me and known me! (Psalm 139:1)” Several years ago, when I worked in youth ministry, we took the students away for a fall retreat. …