by mackenzie | Apr 14, 2026 | Article
If you look at my old Bible (my wife, Lisa, had it re-covered many years ago for one of my birthdays), you’ll see the table of contents has dates written next to various Bible books. Those dates signify when Lisa and I finished reading through that biblical...
by mackenzie | Apr 13, 2026 | Article
Levi (Matthew) the tax collector knew the value of money, and most likely, because of his profession, he had accumulated some wealth. But when Jesus called him, he left everything behind. When I reflect on this passage, I’m overcome with the realization of how much...
by mackenzie | Apr 12, 2026 | Article
I have often thought there is no better illustration of what God does with us than a rock tumbler. God picks us out of the stream and changes our inward hearts, but we still look like ugly rocks. Then he puts us into a local church where we have to rub against other...
by mackenzie | Apr 11, 2026 | Article
There are all kinds of parenting styles (both positive and negative)—eggshell parenting, helicopter parenting, permissive parenting, etc. Over the years, some styles have become more popular than others, or sometimes a certain trending parenting style gets attention....
by mackenzie | Apr 10, 2026 | Article
Spring has a way of nudging us toward fresh beginnings. Trees bud, gardens wake up, and the longer days draw us back outside. It’s also a natural moment to pause and take stock of the rhythms that shape our daily lives… especially how we care for the bodies God...
