We have been discussing how to better understand God’s vision for shalom using the four-chapter gospel model that sees the historical redemptive narrative told by the Bible in...
As we have previously discussed, shalom was God’s original intent for his creation. God is most glorified when his creation works as he intended. This is the very...
In my previous article, I elaborated on the Old Testament usage of shalom as a greeting, to denote a relationship, or to signify complete maturity. Today, we’re going...
Deep in the heart of every person, there is a sense of the way things are supposed to be. Biblical scholar Jonathan Pennington says the desire to “live...
“The question is not whether the whole of our lives will be shaped by some grand story. The only question is which grand story will shape our lives.”...
When you hear, “She’s living the good life!” who comes to mind? Our thoughts readily race toward a big-stage star or big-money influencer. Let’s dare to think beyond...
Scarcity constrains us, but there is a path toward greater abundance. Let’s illustrate a powerful idea with just a little arithmetic. Suppose that in a day’s time, Peter...
Grandma and Grandpa’s house during the holidays was wonder-filled. Thanksgiving overflowed with stuffing, pies, and football. In the 1970s and 80s, their Christmas tree was extra-packed with eclectic,...
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