Read John 21:15–19 (the end of chapter 27 of The Story) three times:First time, read through at a normal pace.Second, read slowly, noticing any phrases or words that stand out to you.Finally, read aga...  Read More

Read John 13:6-17 (The Story pg 368) three times:First time, read through at normal pace.Second, read slower, noticing any phrases or words that jump out at you.Finally, read and slow down at the phra...  Read More

Read Mark 10:17-22 (The Story pg 361-362) three times:First time, read through at normal pace.Second, read slower, noticing any phrases or words that jump out at you.Finally, read and slow down at the...  Read More

Read Luke 10:25-29 (The Story pg 337) three times:First time, read through at normal pace.Second, read slower, noticing any phrases or words that jump out at you.Finally, read and slow down at the phr...  Read More

Read Luke John 1:35-39 (The Story pg 323) three times:First time, read through at normal pace.Second, read slower, noticing any phrases or words that jump out at you.Finally, read and slow down at the...  Read More

Read Luke 2:41-52 (The Story pls 315-316) three times: First time, read through at normal pace. Second, read slower, noticing any phrases or words that jump out at you. Finally, read and slow down at ...  Read More

A little “inside baseball” about my process for writing these blogs: As I read each chapter, I try to stay attuned to anything the Holy Spirit lifts up to me. I mark those moments and then revisit the...  Read More

I was reading Chapter 19, minding my own business, when the following verse literally made me stop and say, “Huh?” (Ezra 6:11)   This verse was so jarring that I actually stopped reading and went to m...  Read More

Last week, after dropping the girls off at school, I began my trek to the church. On a good day, it takes about 45 minutes, but that day was not a good day—it was raining. As I merged onto I-30 westbo...  Read More

From 2013-15 I was a chaplain for a mental health nonprofit. In that role I did various bible studies with some of the most lovely people I will ever have the chance to share life with. This blog is b...  Read More

Isaiah 6, commonly referred to as Isaiah’s Commission, is as inspiring as it is timeless. One of the most frequently quoted and cherished verses from this passage is Isaiah 6:8 (page 225 in The Story)...  Read More

We’re not good listeners, you and I. The dominance of speaking over listening reflects our worldview:at meetings those who speak the most are often the ones who get their way. In our families, we are ...  Read More