We all know “America, the Beautiful.” The compelling lyrics ring strong and true every time I hear them, filling me with pride and confidence in the Lord’s greater plan for the United States. The familiar verse asking God to shed His grace upon our nation is a lovely prayer, but …

“You can tell they’re going to ask for money when they use the word ‘stewardship,’” my friend Gene said as he nudged me with his elbow from the pew behind me. He wasn’t wrong. It’s common to equate the idea with donating, but in fact generosity is a fruit of …

My dad passed away almost 13 years ago. The raw impact has dulled with time, but the reality that someone so essential is gone remains a painfully unflinching reality. My oldest son vaguely remembers him, but to my four other children, Pop Pop is a character in beloved stories from …