Devotional

Beware the Rabbit Holes

In the opening chapter of Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Alice tumbles down a rabbit hole, leading her to a strange and confusing world—a world far from her reality. The “rabbit hole” has become a popular metaphor used to describe time-consuming discussions that veer from their original context, especially on the Internet. Our neighborhood …

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Make Room for Jesus

As cold and hot battle for dominance this time of year, it is often challenging to discern seasons in Houston, Texas. Yet, we can see signs of new life and growth blossoming around us in the tree, flowers, grass, insects, and, yes, the Texas wildflowers that people drive miles to walk through and sit in …

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Making Resolutions: Learning from Paul’s Instruction to Timothy

New Year’s resolutions—you love them, or you hate them. I found an unexpectedly helpful model for making resolutions in 2 Timothy 1:3–12. Paul’s reflections about the past, his description of God’s faithfulness in the present, and his encouragement about the future serve as loving reminders for Timothy to stand firm in the faith. Ken Hanna described …

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The Naked Truth

Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story, The Emperor’s New Clothes, tells the tale of two swindlers who pose as weavers to convince an emperor they can make him a magnificent new garment. This unique garment would be visible only to those with certain intellectual enlightenment. By appealing to the emperor’s ego, they are hired. As the swindlers …

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Walk in the Light

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12, NIV “They understood the assignment” is a popular phrase. It’s become a TikTok trend—the slang term describes someone who is giving 110%. To put it …

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