Christian Living

God Wants Us to Want

I used to think that God was happy with our grudging obedience. Do the right thing, grit your teeth, and everything is good with God. I’ve been increasingly learning that God doesn’

Thoughts on Sexual Temptation

“Many people have asked me if I have ever looked at pornography,” writes William Struthers in his book Wired for Intimacy. “When I tell them that I find many things on television or

Risk in Ministry

I was really struck by this tweet by Ray Ortlund recently: My three criteria for ongoing self-assessment: reality with God, honesty with brothers, risk in ministry. — Ray Ortlund (@rayortlund) September 9, 2014

The Freedom that Comes from Grace

I read recently of an actor (Meryl Streep?) who said she no longer cares what people think. It’s a perk, she said, of getting older. I can relate. I’m old enough