Month: July 2020
Story 30: The Peacock Cape
Perhaps it is true that Freya never could have known what would happen when she put on the Peacock Cape. But she put it on all the same. And spun around. And around. The faster...
Most Popular Children’s Stories of the Second Quarter of 2020
I’ve said from the start of the year that I want to give my son good, fun, warm stories. With that in mind, I’ve written a story every week of the year so far. I hope...
Song 30: Mourning into Dancing
This song is about God’s transforming power. Verse 1 From hopeless depth To the highest height His unfailing promises Bring the life and the glory Verse 2 Cast down by men Below the inferno Raised...
Most Popular Worship Songs of the Second Quarter of 2020
At the beginning of this year, I said I would write a new worship song each week of 2020. More than halfway through the year and I’m really loving it! I hope you are too....
Lukewarm Faith Shrinks as More Say Religion Is ‘Very Important’ or ‘Not at All’
The personal importance of faith is increasing in much of the world, according to a survey of more than 38,000 people across 34 countries spanning 6 continents. In an analysis released this week, the Pew...
Story 29: Bless Me All Over
God, bless these eyes. You made them so I can see every good thing. You made them so I can see every one of your beautiful children. You made them so I can see light...
Song 29: One Voice Above All
This song is about how God’s words are higher than all the other voices in our lives. Verse 1 How limitless, the firmament Above me sings, above me sings How bitterly, my infirmities Within me...
Story 28: A Very Peculiar Recipe
Owen grabbed hold of the blender and threw in a pillow. He watched the feathers whir and whiz in great fluffy billows. He plugged in the toaster and slipped in one, two, three perfect daisies....
Song 28: I Offer Up to You
This song is about giving all to Christ who gave all for us. Verse 1 Lord I want to give Everything I have But I resist And do not give Everything I am Verse 2...
Persecuted Christians Resettled in US Drop Dramatically Under Trump
The United States is on track to welcome the fewest refugees since its resettlement policy was formalized in 1980, by a substantial margin. Capped at 18,000 people for 2020—the lowest ceiling on record—the US has...