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    “God is More Tender of You Than You Are”

    I’ve been re-reading “Gentle and Lowly” by Dane Ortlund. My first time through I thought I had marked the book up pretty well… but going through a second time I’m underlining all sorts of new passages. As I flipped through…

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    New August Series: Back to Blogging

    So, I'm giving myself permission to write a little differently this month. You won't find me on social media. You won't find my name on any articles at big publications. Instead I'm going to be old-school blogging the way the…

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    Trusting God’s Love When Life Gets Hard

    When life gets hard, do you struggle to believe that God really loves you? Where do you go for reassurance, encouragement, and support for your faith? Is your local church a safe place to process your questions and fears? And…

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    Parenting After a Trauma: Three Helpful Tools

    The end of the story promises that we will be sheltered by the presence of God. No longer will we need to try and be the shelter for our children, grandchildren, loved ones or friends. God himself will protect us.…