A day-by-day chronicle of the good things coming our way. We’re doing as well as possible.

Spiritual growth is a matter of what we flee and also what we pursue.

‘I’m truly glad for times like these.
I’m not alone. But . . .  she’s not here.’

Three pictures of everyday endurance encourage us to endure every day!

Some of the abundance that makes our distress less difficult should be classed as privilege, not blessing.

At some point, you may be called on to sacrifice for the sake of the gospel. Are you willing to pay the price?

Three of my conclusions that seem worth sharing with a new caregiver: ‘Seize the day.’ ‘Claim your mission.’ ‘Move forward.’

One father’s love reminds us of our Father’s determination to help us get to the finish line.

His email reminded me of fears and frustrations I encountered when I was where he is today. It’s good for me to think about how I’m doing now compared to then.

Have you ever asked yourself where you can find the strength to deal with your difficulties? In 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Paul gives the answer.

Caregiving is a conundrum. On the one hand, it is an honorable opportunity for its own sake and with its own rewards, while the other hand is often mired in guilt and self-loathing that comes from not doing enough, or doing too much of what we shouldn’t.

We discovered new meaning in advice we’ve heard for years: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Young Timothy was feeling overwhelmed by the situation in Ephesus. Paul urged him to find strength by remembering his heritage.

Was I anticipating coziness in an effort to experience what Evelyn and I enjoyed when she was here?

In a new series from a new book, Matt Proctor looks at 2 Timothy to examine the apostle Paul’s instructions there on how to go on when you feel like giving in.

I certainly wouldn’t have predicted all that 2024 contained. So I’ll not hazard many guesses about what we'll see in 2025.

Anguish and agony have existed throughout the centuries. God sees and cares about it all, but seldom does he suspend the natural laws of the universe to make things go our way.

Christmas is different this year—again! But there was nothing typical about the first Christmas, either.

We know the story, but thinking carefully about it again may show us some surprises.

I’m engaged with Evelyn every day in one way or another. And yet in many ways, I’m living my life without her. It’s a surreal valley, and I’m trying not to stumble.