According to most English translations of Ephesians 4:13, we are to "become mature." That's what the NIV says. The NRSV says we're...
In yesterday's post, we focused on "the faith that leads to unity and growth." Today, we will attend to the next phrase...
I once hired a gentleman – let’s call him Aaron – on a contract basis to work with a small office team...
In yesterday's reflection, we observed that the body of Christ is to grow up "until we all reach unity in the faith...
As far as I know nobody ever asks my sister the pulmonologist to perform a quick lobectomy — doesn’t have to be...
Last Friday, we reflected on the fact that our growth as the body of Christ entails growing...
Rest. It is one of the Ten Commandments, after all, and Christians are still pretty keen on the other nine. Even when...
It doesn’t matter what you do or where you work – everyone is looking for ways to be more productive on the job. But excessive amounts of caffeine and list-making won’t get you...
If you've been reading these Daily Reflections for a while, you may recall that in September we spent several days reflecting on Paul's exhortation to "Make every effort to keep the unity of the...
In yesterday's reflection, we saw that Christian growth as pictured in Ephesians 4:11-16 is mainly corporate. Though individual believers are to "no...
My friend Lisa is an extremely successful graphic designer. When a local church learned that she’s a Christian, they asked her to...
One day my 13-year-old daughter was my best friend, and the next day, she wasn’t. I went from being her best friend...
If we think about growing up in Christ, if Christian maturity enters our minds, chances are we envision our own, individual growth...
I was the oldest of four children in my family of origin. For the most part, my siblings and I got along reasonably well. To be sure, there were times when I used...
Psalm 78 focuses mainly on the sad history of Israel’s persistent rebellion against the Lord. Though he showed them mercy time and again, and though he disciplined them for their disobedience, the...
I distinctly remember one of the first times I wanted to grow up. My family was visiting Disneyland, and we were going...
We read Weil together in the season when the darkness sits at the edge of his heart and what was once conversation...
I must confess to having watched a fair share of action movies throughout the years. There's a boyish part of me that enjoys sword fights, explosions, and heroes who overcome hopeless odds. Perhaps...
Can you remember the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed your pants?
She wrote upside-down on the stationery, and she apologized for the mistake.
