Last week, my family and I were guests at Laity Lodge Family Camp at the headwaters of the Frio River in Texas. We arrived, along with 23 other families, two days after the floodwaters had … Living in the tension of Sorrow & Joy
Crucifixion. The plan was to come and die. Jesus came to be a servant and friend, but also to be a testimony. He came to die so that we could live. But is there even … Resurrection in Everyday Life
Sneeze. Sneeze. Sniff. Shuffle.“I forgot my pillow. I’ll go get my pillow.” “Ok, doll, here you go. Here’s your sleeping bag. Let’s get in your sleeping bag.”Snort. Sniff. Sniff. Shuffle. Shuffle. Zip. Shuffle. Sniff. Snort.“Get off … Oh, Just to be with the Father
“I don’t really know what to expect. I’ve never done counseling before.” If we’ve heard this once, we’ve heard it a thousand times. Some of the men and women we work with have spent a … 3 Things To Know
One of the novelties my wife and I have observed living in Texas is how the color purple is used here to indicate “no trespassing.” Perhaps you’ve seen it? Apparently, if you have purple paint … How’s Your Purple?
A couple of months ago a pastor reached out to us at BetterDays asking some questions about psychotherapy in the life of the Church. It’s not the first time we’ve received an email like this. … What do we do with mental health talk?
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea. Psalm 46:1, 2 … A Mother’s Refuge
“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” Isaiah 40:8 (ESV) The Foundation of the Word How powerful is God’s word? As we know in the first chapter … Biblical Living: Engaging the Word
The Violence of Busyness I’m tired. Have you ever said this before? That’s a rhetorical question. Of course you have. We all have. We get tired. We have limits. Sometimes we forget, but no matter … Biblical Living: Rest
“So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 In the middle of my front yard … The Unseen Rule of Life