Abounding: Colossians 2:6-7

Abounding: Colossians 2:6-7

Picture a child complaining about the food set before them, begging for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, refusing to take even one bite. Then come the familiar words aimed at correcting the child’s attitude: “You should be thankful.” Or in the case of one mom, “I...
Stewardship: Colossians 1:25

Stewardship: Colossians 1:25

Were you ever taught that when you borrow something, you should return it back to the owner in better condition? So if a friend lends you their car with a half tank of gas, return it with a full tank, a wash, and preferably no dents (rental cars are a different...
Reconciled: Reflections on Colossians 1:19-22

Reconciled: Reflections on Colossians 1:19-22

As a dad of young boys, I heartily affirm the Bible’s exclamation: “How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”[1] My boys love each other (at least we tell them they do), but the moments they are peacefully getting along are usually limited to when...
A Parent’s Greatest Joy

A Parent’s Greatest Joy

A few years ago, our daughter Faith Ann was struggling to walk. If you don’t know our story, Faith Ann is our fourth child, and she came to our family through adoption. Faith Ann has down syndrome, and walking was a real challenge for her. At this time, our community...