"The Lord God said, 'It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helpmeet suitable for him'" (Gen. 3:18). As a necessary preface before entering this discussion, I must emphasize as a disclaimer that this discussion is not about earning salvation. I am a Calvinist at heart. I fully embrace…
From Duty to Delight: Hearts Shaped by Love
Throughout the Christian life we hear a lot of talk about what we “should” do. We should be faithful to our spouse. We should devote time to prayer and reading God’s Word. We should serve others, be devoted fathers and mothers, practice spiritual disciplines, share the good news with others, and be committed to discipleship…
On Suffering
”I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have tribulation, but take heart; I have overcome the world.” -John 16:33 There is an element of audacity to write on a subject one is but faintly familiar with. There is also the inevitable risk of…
A Feminist Society Drowning in Self-Love (And Perhaps a Better Way)
”The object of a masterpiece is to give oneself away” (Boris Pasternak, 1922). The concept of selflessness used to be a virtue. Growing up I remember being taught to put others first, to care more for others’ needs than for my own, and to admire those who sacrificed their lives for another. These days…
The Breaths They Took
THE BREATHS THEY TOOK By Laura Dill For David, always— without whom this story could not have been thought of. En honor y gracias a Eliut, un amigo de toda la vida, que siempre me animó a escribir una historia— esto es para ti. “And these all died in faith, not having received the things…
On Excitement (or contentment)
This may sound odd, but I find it odd that many people always have the need to be excited about something. Let me elaborate. I find it interesting that many people always need something extraordinary to be excited about. If it’s not going to Disneyland next week (which many have bored themselves of), then it’s…
In Response to “Self-Love September”
It has been brought to my attention in my newsfeed that this month is “Self-love September” and that people are encouraged to post something they love about themself everyday this month. As if people don’t love themselves (too much**) already, let’s dedicate a whole month to proclaiming what we love about ourselves each day! I…
To My Husband
I was thinking today how if you died, what wonderful things I would have in my heart to say about you at your funeral. It would be really hard for me to get up and say anything at all, for I would be so heartbroken and probably unable to utter any sound other than…
Separating the Gospel of Christ from a Culture of Self-Love
“I woke up feeling so amazing today because Jesus gives me confidence to love myself.” I hear phrases similar to this far too often and I wonder how the gospel of Jesus Christ has become blended with the culture of self-love. I don’t know if I wake up feeling “amazing,” but I do wake up…
Love Story
I met a boy in school Too good for me I thought. He says words I don’t understand. He’s been around the world. He’s already got a beautiful plan. He must. He’s beautiful. I’m happy for him. . We went separate ways. I was doing fine. I made my own plan. I didn’t forget him.…
