Damaged, shameful Mephibosheth, by no merit of his own, was suddenly catapulted into the favor of the king! He was relocated to Jerusalem, an enormously special city under King David’s reign. And what’s more, he received a standing invitation to join King David and his family for dinner each night. … More Mephibosheth & the Gospel

I pray that our cities, schools, workplaces, governments, and world would be infiltrated with worshipers—true, faithful, passionate worshipers who seize every opportunity to savor the King’s personality and friendship. And what a glorious responsibility we have, worship leaders, to steward a part of that. … More Leading Worship: A “Place” We’re Familiar With

“My heart,” sang Hannah, “rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in Your deliverance” (1 Samuel 2:1). I like how The Message translation puts it—just listen this joy! “I’m bursting with God-news! I’m walking on air. I’m laughing at my rivals. I’m dancing my salvation.” … More The Magnificat of the Old Testament

Jesus taught—and teaches still—many countercultural principles. He said that if a person wants to be first, his aim should be to keep going to the back of the line; that if a person wants to be a leader, she should aspire to be a humble servant to everyone she meets; and that to enter the … More Faithful in Small Things