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  • If we could train our eyes to glimpse even a sliver of all God is doing in this world, our prayers would never end. God is on the move—steady, present, and unmistakably faithful. Like the people in Jesus’ day, we wonder if God is good enough to supply for us too. What will we eat?…

  • Redeeming Divorce Series I’ll admit, this topic feels sucky to write about. To me, there seems to be nothing harder–and nothing more revealing to who I am–than how I communicate with my ex. Each day–each message–provides an opportunity to either choose selfish ambition, or to show up better and move forward with greater love, humility,…

  • It’s not hard to drift. If you’ve ever been in a kayak–even in a light current–when you aren’t paying attention you can end up far from where you were. I’ve experienced this–I’ve drifted far from where I started and it took a good bit of effort to get back on track. When it comes to…

  • Redeeming Divorce Series I hope that this encourages you, and if you think it will help one person, please share. -Alex

  • Josh has journeyed through the darkest places, yet his story has brought hope and gratitude to many people.

  • Photo Credit:Viacheslav Peretiatko Most men that I know want to be respected. It is critically important to them–in their marriages, parenting, workplaces, and relationships. Respect is often deeply tied to a man’s identity–when a man feels respected, he may feel like he can conquer the world! But when a man feels he has lost respect,…

  • Oh Julia, If I had known, would I have said anything differently?Would I have wanted to ask you any other questions? You were filled with joy.Your flowers knew your voice as you sang to them like your children.Through you your family knew true love. To hold space and time with you for even a moment…

  • Redeeming Divorce Series If you know lasting hope, set out before you–hope that cannot be taken or shaken, then it is possible, regardless of the circumstances…to ALWAYS be able to praise + rejoice + give thanks–in the morning, the midday, and the in dark of night. -Alex

  • The 6 verses of Psalm 23 are short, but packed with richness–about provision, protection, leadership and presence. I often think about what women need from men, and these elements in Psalm 23 stuck out to me in how it describes what God gives his people. I think these reflect what a good man should strive…

  • The battle is raging, and I find myself turning and looking around. Where are the men? Where are the fighters? Have they abandoned their posts? Our city is under attack! Our families are being separated out and isolated! Our children are exposed and vulnerable! Our neighbors–in the very houses next to us– are suffering! The…