The joy of imperfection, a place to belong, a salvation story with plenty of faith twists and turns, crumbling plans, and truth gleaned from a cancer trial

Grace for mistakes, guilt over quiet time failure, the truth about rest, a fresh perspective on David and Goliath, the value of your work, and wise guys

Fiery trials, safe places, grumbling and gratitude, gifts and grief, and monsters. This week’s collection sounds tumultuous, but I assure you it’s full of hope!

A battle with creation, victory hidden in the onions, 8 practical ways to use the psalms, when we don’t feel like spending time with God, and plenty of laughter

Praising people, the ignorance of sheep, Google and anxiety, summer heat, and some helpful thoughts about platform

Beauty everywhere, inadequate answers to our big questions, the danger of an uncompromising life, socializing, invaluable memory, and making a difference