Where is God? A lesson from bulbs
“Where is God in this mess?” “Does God even hear my prayers?” I hear these kinds of questions a lot--from others, and from my own heart. And in some of the situations where I sit [...]
Disappointment with God: A Lenten Lament
I didn’t expect to usher in Lent feeling angry at God, but that’s how it went down. On Shrove Tuesday, my fervent prayers for a dear friend that I love and walk beside went unanswered. [...]
Why the life of faith needs questions
Sometimes, I find that the life of faith has more questions than answers. Questions about the Bible and what it means, and how to live out our faith. Questions about how we treat people if [...]
Win a copy of John Ortberg’s latest book!
It's a topic we're sometimes afraid to talk about, or even admit we think about: doubt. Because I make my living writing and speaking about faith, I often feel a bit of surprise when I [...]