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"Hesed" and the Steadfast Love of God
There is a family word in the Bible that is repeated more than 250 times which is “hesed”. This Hebrew word describes the steadfast love of God for His people. This love is unconditional, unwavering and unlike any other kind of love described in the scriptures.
Preparing for Easter: Grace
The ministry of Christ really has a lot to do with pointing out how everybody messes up. When I read Peter’s story in Matthew 26, I see the reality of the gospel of Christ. Jesus knew why He had to come to earth – to save sinners who would deny knowing Him in His darkest night.
The Sacred Revealed in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
For 15 years now, my family has experienced George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker every Christmas season. Each time we see The Nutcracker, we are reminded how this story on the stage points to the overarching meta-narrative of Christmas – God’s divine intervention into human brokenness.
Gathering at the Table
While food obviously satisfies our hunger, gathering at the table with family and friends is so much more than feeding our bellies. It’s an opportunity to open our hearts in conversation.
Christian Parents are Disciple Makers
Without a doubt, followers of Christ are disciple-makers! That means that Christian parents are disciples who can make disciples. But what in the world does that look like here and now?