“Aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.”— 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12, ESV At the risk of being misunderstood—or worse, cancelled—I feel the need to put this out in the … Continue reading The Dignity of Earning Well
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”— Romans 8:37, ESV In today’s culture, the image of the husband has been watered down. Too often, we see men portrayed as passive, distracted, or immature—more of a burden than a blessing. Turn on any sitcom and the husband is … Continue reading Conquering Husbands: More Than Just Getting By
“And he said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.’”— Luke 9:23, ESV We live in a time where self is celebrated almost like a god. “Believe in yourself.” “Put yourself first.” “Live your truth.” These phrases sound empowering, but if … Continue reading Who Sits on the Throne of Your Heart?