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My third grade teacher would never tell us how to spell a word. If we asked how to spell something, he’d always respond, “D-I-C-T-I-O-N-A-R-Y.” Even at 9 years old, I knew that “knowledge,” for example, didn’t start with a “D.” So as soon as he’d start spelling, I’d roll my eyes and walk over to… Read more
“Did you hear what I just said?” is a question I ask my kids a lot. The answer is almost always yes. But when I follow up with, “What did I say?” it usually reveals what I already suspected—they heard my voice, but they weren’t actually listening. If I mention something they really care about,… Read more
As we’ve studied chapters 11 and 12 of Matthew this week, you might have picked up on a theme—people are noticing Jesus and it’s starting to cause a ruckus. His announcement of the kingdom of God has been met with honest questions (v. 11:3), resistance (v. 11:23), challenges (v. 12:10), and even accusations (v. 12:24). Read more
Living in Iowa in the month of February makes me think about Mr. Tumnus describing the White Witch to Lucy Pevensie in “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” He says, “It’s she who makes it always winter. Always winter and never Christmas; think of that!” As I look out my window while writing this,… Read more
